Toddler Assistant Teachers- Full Time Positions- Tuckaway Ellwood House

Summary

Are you an energetic, hardworking educator looking for a rewarding career in helping to shape the minds of children? Tuckaway Ellwood House Child Development Center is a locally owned child care center who prides ourselves on being a home away from home. We are currently seeking 2 FULL TIME TODDLER ASSISTANT TEACHERS to help foster the learning of the whole child! Available shifts for this position is 8:30am- 5:30pm and 9:00am- 6:00pm.

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Duties

• Assist Lead Teachers in overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children
• Assessment of each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Implementation of lesson plans and daily classroom schedule through the use of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Provision of an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration and decision-making by the children
• Accepts responsibility for light housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
• Maintains professional attitude and work behavior
• Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Observes all rules and regulations of our program and the minimum standards set by the Virginia Department of Social Services pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must be comfortable performing various tasks such as changing diapers, wiping noses, performing various cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping tables, taking out the trash, etc.
• At least 6 months previous teaching experience with a quality preschool, child care center, or public or private school system is preferred.
• Certifications or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education is also desirable.
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Completion of Department of Social Services 10 hour Virginia Preservice Training and 3 hour Virginia Health and Safety Training for Child Care Staff (this is a free training.)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance- full time staff
• Employee Child Care Tuition Discount- full time staff
• Personal Time Off (PTO)- full time staff
• Holiday Pay after completion of training period- full time staff
• Flexible Schedules