The assistant teacher’s primary responsibility is to provide care for children in a child-initiated learning environment. This includes providing general supervision and management for a classroom of children. Assistant Teacher works with Lead Teacher and staff on developmental activities as part of a comprehensive program for children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth, so children can reach their highest potential.

Job Duties:

• Assist Lead Teachers with planning and facilitating a daily program of care and activities for the assigned classroom.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the overall childcare program.
• Assists the Lead Teachers with developing and implementing daily/weekly activity plans. Responsible for the arrangement of space, setting, and materials in the classroom and with outdoor play equipment, to ensure a safe clean, orderly child centered learning environment, and consistent daily schedule for children’s calm, comfortable and successful participation in the program.
• Promote a multicultural and anti-bias approach to learning and to the center environment. Show respect for each child’s culture and background and their personal uniqueness.
• Participate in, and prepare for center promotional activities, and special events as necessary or assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and confidentiality of information in relation to staff, children, and families.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Center Director.

Qualifications:

• Salary commensurate with Education.
• Experience with children is preferred.
• A Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education with 12 hours in Early Childhood Education, Special Education with 12 hours in Early Childhood Education, a child-related field or a CDA with teaching experience in a NAEYC accredited, play-based, developmentally appropriate preschool program.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with children, family and staff, and to provide leadership within a team-teaching model.
• Trained in blood borne pathogens and certified in infant/child CPR.
• Meets requirements of Virginia Department of Education Childcare Standards for childcare centers and university requirements for physical exam and criminal background check.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be available Monday-Friday 7:30am to 5:30 PM.