Common Ground Child Care

Infant/Toddler Teacher - Assistant or Lead

Reference ID : 56489
Location : Reston, VA
Category : Education/Training
Job Type : Full Time

Description

Summary

Do you love babies!? We are looking for someone to join our infant/toddler team.

While we would prefer someone with experience caring for infants, we are willing to train an enthusiastic candidate.


Common Ground practices responsive caregiving in our infants and toddlers program. We follow the cues of the child to meet their needs and help to expand their world through engaging play!


Common Ground has been providing quality care and education in Reston for over 50 years.


Common Ground believes in fair wages! Wages range from $19 to $24 per hour based on position hired for, applicant education and experience.

Duties

Care and education of children ages 6 weeks to 36 months in our infant/toddler program.


This position will serve on the infants and toddlers team. Our program evolves and changes with the needs of our community and we practice both responsive caregiving in our infants and toddlers program and teacher looping when it best meets the needs of our children and community.


Hours for this position will be 9:30am until 6pm daily.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Enjoys being in the company of children and is excited to play!
  • the ability to lift 40 pounds and to carry 20 pounds for an extended period of time
  • the ability to get up and down off the floor to get on eye level with the children and engage in play and responsive caregiving
  • Leadership
  • Alertness
  • Communication skills
  • Patience
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Stamina
  • Caring personality
  • Organizational skills
  • Mediation skills
  • Ability to perform a variety of tasks outside in various climates
  • First aid and CPR certified or the ability to pass the class within 90 days of hire
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check and finger printing check

Nice To Haves

Experience is a plus! We would love to find someone who has experience working in a licensed center, but we are also willing to train the right candidate.

CDA or child related degree

Benefits

Excellent hourly wages

Bonuses

403b retirement plan

  • immediate eligibility for contributions
  • 2% profit share after 1 year
  • 2% match after 1 year

Free Dental

50% of Health Insurance

Child care discounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off



Salary : $19 to $24/Hr
Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : None
Location : Reston, VA

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