Three-Year Old Preschool Teacher - Beginning August 2026
About The Position
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School (SSSAS) of Alexandria, VA is looking to hire a collaborative, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher for our three-year old program who wants to make a real difference in the lives of students. Are you passionate about teaching three-year olds? Do you have strong knowledge of child development principles and developmentally appropriate teaching methods? Do you have non-academic interests and passions that you are excited to share with others? Would you like to be part of a supportive and amazing faculty in a positive, inclusive environment? If so, please read on! The Three-Year Old Preschool Teacher will play a vital role in providing a positive and nurturing learning environment for young students. They will collaboratively work with a co-teacher to deliver instruction and support the educational development of preschool-age children. Other key responsibilities will include delivering lessons and activities based on the established curriculum, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and standards and adapting teaching materials and methods to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom. Candidates should be able to establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning and implement effective classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and social-emotional growth. The successful candidate will maintain open and clear communication with families regarding students' progress and classroom activities as well as collaborate with other teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development. The ideal candidate will also have experience with the Reggio Emilia approach and the Responsive Classroom approach. All members of the faculty instill our school's mission by helping their students to become responsible, honest, compassionate, respectful citizens. The successful candidate will be required to exercise professional judgment and responsibility in keeping with the expectations of the School's faculty.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or the equivalent
- A strong commitment to educating a diverse student body within a caring and creative environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous teaching experience in an early elementary classroom
- Strong references who confirm the applicant's ability to exercise sound professional judgment
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degrees are strongly encouraged
- Preschool teaching experience is preferred.
- Experience with the Reggio Emilia approach and the Responsive Classroom approach
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction and support the educational development of preschool-age children
- Deliver lessons and activities based on the established curriculum, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and standards
- Adapt teaching materials and methods to meet the diverse needs of students in the classroom
- Establish and maintain a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning
- Implement effective classroom management strategies to promote positive behavior and social-emotional growth
- Maintain open and clear communication with families regarding students' progress and classroom activities
- Collaborate with other teachers, specialists, and support staff to ensure a holistic approach to student development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
