Teacher/Teaching Assistant

Teacher/Teaching Assistant

05 Sep 2025
District of Columbia, Washington 00000 Washington USA

Teacher/Teaching Assistant

About FAZ Creative Education Learning Center:

For over 25 years, FAZ Creative Education Learning Center has nurtured infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children with high-quality care and a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Located in the heart of McLean, VA, we offer a creative and supportive work environment where educators thrive. As we enter the new academic year, we're excited to expand our team of passionate educators.

Position Overview:

We are currently hiring Certified Early Childhood Teachers and Teaching Assistants to lead and assist part-time primarily in our Toddlers, Twos, and Preschool classrooms. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic educator who believes in the power of early learning, values collaboration, and thrives in a warm, child-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create a safe, hygienic, and nurturing learning environment

- Implement the activities outlined in the Experience Early Learning Curriculum

- Conduct developmental screenings and observational assessments

- Lead or assist in classroom routines and transitions with empathy and structure

- Communicate effectively with families using Brightwheel

- Coordinate and participate in school-wide events

- Maintain compliance with all Fairfax County Office for Children regulations

- Complete ongoing professional development as required

- Teachers have the additional responsibility to supervise and support assistant teachers and classroom aides

Qualifications:

- Teachers must have a CDA, Associates, or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field)

- Teaching Assistants must have a high school diploma or GED, and a CDA or progress toward an associates/bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

- Minimum 1 year experience working in child care or early education (preferred)

- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

- Reliable means of transportation

- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills

- Passion for nurturing young children and supporting their growth

- Emotionally mature, flexible, and solution-oriented

- Must be available to work Monday-Friday from either 8:30 am-1:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Requirements Before Employment:

- Cleared fingerprint/background check (per VA licensing)

- Negative TB screening and cleared Child Care Health Assessment

- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)

- Completion of Fairfax County required trainings

How to Apply:

Please email your resume to:

FAZCELC@gmail.com

Subject line: Teacher or Assistant Teacher Application [Your Name]

- Please be aware that this is an in-person position located in Mclean, VA, and candidates must, therefore, be able to reliably commute to Mclean, VA.

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