About CommuniKids

CommuniKids' philosophy

At CommuniKids, we are passionate about early childhood education and language learning.  The two guiding philosophies of all our programs are total-immersion language learning and a play-based approach to early childhood education.

Our story

CommuniKids began in 2005 as a language enrichment program for children ages 1-8.   As a result of overwhelming interest and demand, we opened a language immersion preschool for children ages 2½-5 in September 2009 at two different locations, in Washington, DC (Tenleytown) and Falls Church, VA.

Benefits to our approach

We believe, based on empirical research and on our own experience, that the younger the child, the more effectively and naturally he or she can learn multiple languages.  We begin teaching children at the same time they are learning their first language, using proven methods that are fun and engaging.   All of our teachers are native speakers with years of experience teaching young children.  CommuniKids programs are also designed to comply with the national “Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century” developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).   We recognize that language learning is a long process and encourage children and their families to be lifelong language learners.

We have also implemented the most current “best practices” recommended by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in the design of all of our activities.  The NAEYC promotes the philosophy that children learn best through play.  CommuniKids’ activities are the same type of activities children experience in their preschool or kindergarten classes, but they are conducted entirely in the target language.  Activities include movement, music, games, arts and crafts, puzzles, puppet play, and storytelling.

Employment opportunities

CommuniKids Preschool is hiring for the 2010-2011 school year.  We provide a warm, positive work environment that fosters the growth and development of our teachers.  We offer competitive salaries based on qualifications and experience.  We also provide numerous opportunities for professional development as well as benefits such as health insurance, 401K, Flexible Spending accounts, and seven weeks of paid vacation for our full-time employees.   Qualified candidates please email resumes to info@communikids.com

Lead Teachers:

Full-time lead Spanish teacher, DC location

Part-time lead Spanish and French teachers, Falls Church location (possible full-time in the future)

Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• Priority consideration will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education.
• Minimum: CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. 
• Minimum two years experience as a lead teacher in a play-based center.
• Native Spanish or French speaker.
• Excellent communications skills in English.
• Ability to work well in a team for lesson planning and curriculum development.
• Nurturing and patient demeanor with children.
• Energetic, creative, and playful.
• Dependable and responsible.

Assistant Teachers:

Full-time assistant Spanish teachers, DC location

Part-time assistant Spanish and French teachers, Falls Church location

Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.
• Minimum: high school diploma.
• Experience working with young children.
• Native Spanish or French speaker.
• Willing to assist teacher in all aspects of the school day.
• Ability to work well in a team for lesson planning and curriculum development.
• Nurturing and patient demeanor with children.
• Energetic, creative, and playful.
• Dependable and responsible.

Aftercare Assistants:

Part-time aftercare teachers and assistants (3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.), DC location

Aftercare Qualifications:

• CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education strongly preferred.
• Experience working with preschool children.
• Fluent Spanish speaker.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Prefer someone with special skills to offer in our aftercare program such as sports, music, yoga, art, dance, etc.
• Energetic, creative, and playful.
• Dependable and responsible.