Teacher Aides - Infant/Toddler (Loudoun / Ashburn)

Northern Virginia Family Services • Ashburn, VA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the NVFS Family: We are looking to hire multiple Teacher Aides to join the NVFS Early Childhood Education team in Loudoun County! Early Head Start (EHS) is a federally funded, community-based program that supports low-income expectant mothers and families with infants and toddlers up to age three. The program focuses on promoting healthy prenatal outcomes, supporting early childhood development, and strengthening families to help children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Teachers and classroom staff are at the heart of this work. You will play an important role in supporting classroom activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of children, and helping create a nurturing, engaging environment where infants and toddlers can learn, grow, and thrive. Why This Role Matters: At NVFS, our Early Head Start program supports the whole child and the whole family. As a Teacher Aide, you help create a safe, nurturing environment where infants and toddlers can grow, learn, and reach important developmental milestones while supporting families and educators along the way.

Requirements

• High school diploma; encouraged to pursue further early childhood education
• Must be able to complete requirements to obtain an Infant Toddler CDA within 12 months of hire
• At least one (1) year experience working with or providing services to children (aged 0-5) and families
• Oral and written fluency in English; bilingual language fluency a plus
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals
• Attendance reliability
• Ability to follow Early Head Start guidelines for working with children
• Proficiency in use of basic technological tools including laptops/computers, email, phones, and internet; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be able to demonstrate and live the organizational values of Communication, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, and Accountability
• Successful completion of background checks, TB test and physical upon hire
• Must be able to lift a child up to 40 lbs
• Must be comfortable coming into contact with sick children and taking care of toileting demands of children

Nice To Haves

• encouraged to pursue further early childhood education

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
• Assist with observations, developmental tracking, and documentation.
• Supervise indoor and outdoor activities using positive guidance techniques.
• Build strong relationships with families and support teachers in daily classroom operations.

Benefits

• We want you to be well, have work/life flexibility, grow your career with us, and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED