Job description
Preschool Lead Teacher
Little Beginnings Child Development Center – Arlington, VA
Full-Time
Little Beginnings CDC is seeking a dedicated and experienced Preschool Lead Teacher (3-5 years) to join our team. This role requires a nurturing and attentive educator who can provide a warm, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners.
While this position focuses on the preschool, all staff members assist in other classrooms as needed. Being comfortable working with all age groups is essential.
Position Details:
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Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (No nights or weekends)
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Curriculum & Approach: HighScope, Conscious Discipline, COR Assessment
- Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe, loving, and engaging environment for infants
- Implement developmentally appropriate activities
- Maintain open communication with families and team members
- Support and collaborate with staff across all age groups as needed
- Ensure compliance with licensing regulations and maintain classroom records
Qualifications:
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CDA Certification or higher required
- 1-3 years of experience working with preschoolers
- Ability to adjust and assist in various age-group classrooms when needed
- Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs and actively engage with young children
- COVID-19 vaccination required
Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Paid time off & flexible spending accounts
If you’re a passionate early childhood educator looking for a collaborative and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
To Apply: Submit your resume and confirm your comfort working with all age groups.
Work Location: In person, Arlington, VA 22201
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
Work Location: In person
About Little Beginnings Child Development Center:
At Little Beginnings, we believe that great things start small — and that includes careers! Founded in 1986 by a group of passionate parents who wanted something more meaningful than traditional daycare, Little Beginnings is a non-profit, year-round, full-day parent cooperative childcare center in the heart of Arlington. What began as a bold vision by five moms in 1983 has grown into a thriving learning community where children, families, and educators grow together.
We’re more than just a childcare center — we’re a place where you can make a lasting impact. Our inclusive environment serves children from 3 months to 5 years old and offers integrated classrooms that support children with and without disabilities, thanks to our partnership with Arlington Public Schools’ Preschool Integrated Program. Speech, occupational, and physical therapy services are also available on-site for eligible students.
Working at Little Beginnings means being part of a collaborative and mission-driven team where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your love for early childhood education is celebrated every day. As a licensed program through the Commonwealth of Virginia and Arlington County, we uphold high standards — but never at the expense of joy, creativity, or connection.
If you’re an educator who thrives in a nurturing, child-centered environment and wants to work where play is purposeful, relationships are prioritized, and everyone’s voice is valued — we’d love to meet you!
Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.
