Assistant Teacher

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator to work collaboratively with teachers in curriculum planning and implementation. This role will involve documenting children's learning experiences and participating in professional development activities at the Child Development Center. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and relevant experience in child development or early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Experience in child care or early childhood education required.
• Ability to work collaboratively in curriculum planning.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers in planning and implementing curriculum.
• Document children's learning experiences.
• Participate in Child Development Center's professional activities.

Skills

Child care

Child development

Early childhood education

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in child development or related field

Job description

Job Description

Will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with classroom teachers in planning and implementing curriculum and documenting children's learning experiences, and will participate in Child Development Center's professional activities.

Required Qualifications

Experience in child care, child development, or early childhood education; ability to work collaboratively in curriculum planning and implementation; ability to assist in documentation of learning experiences; strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in child development, early childhood education or related field or equivalent training or experience; supervised experience in working with young children in groups; teaching experience.

Pay Band

2

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

commensurate with experience

Review Date

September 13, 2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

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