Assistant Teacher FT

Description

The Assistant Teacher FT assists the classroom teaching team and works collaboratively to educate, monitor and guide children in a caring, creative and developmentally appropriate classroom environment while supporting the family and the needs of all children in the assigned classroom. Our teaching teams provide quality care in a safe environment in accordance with licensing regulations and established Center standards.

Shift(s):

Full time

Hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday

About the Child Development Center:

Child Development Center in Richmond VA | Westminster Canterbury Richmond (wcrichmond.org)

Our Child Development Center is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and serves children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, year-round. We also offer before and after school programs as well as a Heroes summer camp.

Intergenerational programming between the residents of Westminster Canterbury Richmond and the children of the Center offer a unique opportunity to build connections and enrich the lives of all involved.

As part of our school family at the Child Development Center, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on the families we serve. You'll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer our Part-Time Employees:

• 403B Retirement Savings with company match.

• Total Wellness: Our employees have access to wellness programs supporting your financial, mental/emotional/spiritual and physical well-being. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers counseling and other professional services and our onsite team of caring chaplains offer additional support through dialogue, prayer and comfort as requested.

• On-Site Amenities! Including an on-site gym, fitness classes, banking, dry cleaning services, gift shop, restaurant, Employee Dining Room open 24/7 with generous employee discount and award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount

• Paid Time Off accrued based on hours worked

• Gated Community with 24 hour Security

• Free covered parking

• Immediate (Day-One!) tuition assistance offered!! (some conditions apply)

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain children's daily routine (i.e. diapering, toileting, meals, and rest) to ensure basic physical needs are met

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of each child

• Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times

• Build and maintain an ongoing open and collaborative relationship with children and families

• Complete daily reports to communicate child's daily activities to families

• Complete required VDSS and WCR documentation (i.e. accident reports, fire drill reports, medication authorization, etc.)

• Observe and complete notes on children for individualized planning and assessment

• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Computer, including Microsoft Office

• Photocopier

• Telephone

• Audio visual equipment

• Washing machine and dryer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, sit, sit on floor, lift, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull

• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ with manual or mechanical assistance

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Successful completion of Teaching Strategies Gold training and Rater Reliability Test within 3 months of hire

• Knowledge of VDSS Regulations for Licensed Child Care Center

• Ability to read, write and understand the English language

• Knowledge of early childhood development

• Ability to work effectively with small children

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of intergenerational programming

• Infant and child CPR and First Aid Certification

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or currently preparing to obtain a CDA

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency

• Minimum six months experience in a childcare or teaching environment

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or approved related field

• One or more years in a teaching capacity

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Act on an understanding of interests, concerns, motivation and needs of children and families

• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation

• Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of children and their individual needs

• Demonstrate commitment by meeting expectations as outlined in the Child Development Attendance and Scheduling Policy