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We pride ourselves in attracting and retaining a top-notch and diverse workforce.  We offer excellent services in the areas of employee benefits, diversity and inclusion, compensation, workforce planning, employee relations, professional development and performance management

  • Sign on Bonus
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Group Health/RX, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • FREE Short- & Long-Term Disability and $50K Life Insurance
  • FREE Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligible for 403(b) Retirement Plan after 6 months of successful employment
  • Optional Benefits through AFLAC

If you are interested in joining our team, either fill out the form below or contact the Higher Horizons Human Resources Department during regular business hours at hr@higherhorizons.org.

 $18.41 – 19.92 per hour

BRIEF POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Higher Horizons Early Head Start Program in the 7 Corners area of Falls Church, VA is seeking an experienced Infant/Toddler Teacher (6 weeks to 3 years of age) to implement an established curriculum, develop lesson plans, and conduct child observations and home visits. The Infant/Toddler Teacher will maintain a warm, inviting learning environment for children, incorporating age-appropriate activities to meet individual needs, licensing requirements and performance standards. The Infant/Toddler Teacher will work closely with a Co-Lead Teacher and in conjunction with other staff to facilitate the learning process for infants and toddlers in their care.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• BA in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field • At least two years of successful experience in an Infant/Toddler setting required • Valid Infant/Toddler CDA credential preferred • Two professional references • Pre-Employment FBI & VA fingerprints and Child Abuses Background Check will be conducted • Bilingual (Spanish, Amharic or Arabic) a plus, but not required

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
• $18.41 – 19.92 per hour (commensurate with education and experience)
• Paid Holidays (14 days per year)
• Paid Vacation (13 days per year)
• Paid Sick Leave (13 days per year) – must use within established guidelines
• Optional Group Health/Medical Insurance (Care First – partially paid by organization) • Life and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance (Mutual of Omaha – free to employee)
• Optional Dental Insurance (Humana – substantial portion paid by organization)
• Optional Vision Insurance (Eye Med – substantial portion paid by organization)
• Eligible for TIAA/CREF Retirement Plan (employer 2% contribution) after 6 months
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
♦ Fax cover letter and resume to (703) 820-1578
OR
♦ Email cover letter and resume to hr@higherhorizons.org

Higher Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Higher Horizons Head Start Program is seeking Head Start Teacher Assistants to assist Lead Teachers in implementing an established curriculum, develop lesson plans, and conduct child observations and home visits. The candidates will maintain a warm, inviting learning environment for children aged from 3 to 5 years of age, incorporating age-appropriate activities to meet individual needs, Virginia Child Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Program Performance Standards. Classroom Teachers and Teacher Assistants work in conjunction with other staff to facilitate quality early childhood education programming and implementation for children under their care. NOTE: This is NOT a remote work position.

REQUIREMENTS:

¨*AA or BA in ECE, Child Development OR valid Preschool CDA Credential OR AA in ECE, or Preschool Teacher Certification? (OR a willingness to further your qualifications (with assistance from the organization)

*At least one year of successful experience in a preschool classroom setting

*Experience in Teaching Strategies GOLD, Creative Curriculum, CLASS and ASQ’s a plus.

Must have basic computer – technology skills

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS A PLUS… (but not required):
*Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic or Amharic)
*Current CPR/First Aid/MAT certifications preferred

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

$16.25 – $17.50 per hour (commensurate with related education and experience)

*Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

*Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

*Free Short- & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

*Employee Assistance Program-EAP

*Eligible for 2% employer contributions to Retirement Plan after 6 months of successful employment; employee can contribute upon hire.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  • Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Head Start: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
  • AA degree in ECE, Child Dev, or CDA credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Higher Horizons DCC, Inc.:

Higher Horizons is a private, non-profit organization established in 1962. We operate center- and home-based Head Start and Early Head Start programs in central Fairfax County, VA, including the Bailey’s Crossroads, Falls Church and Annandale areas. We have two locations – one in Bailey’s Crossroads and one in 7 Corners/Falls Church.

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