Assistant Teacher FT

Westminster Canterbury Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Richmond, VA, is seeking an Assistant Teacher FT to join their Child Development Center. The role involves collaborating with the teaching team to provide a nurturing environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in childcare, with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive community.

Benefits

403B Retirement Savings with company match

Access to wellness programs

On-site gym and fitness classes

Paid Time Off accrued based on hours worked

Immediate tuition assistance offered

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience in a childcare or teaching environment.
• Successful completion of Teaching Strategies Gold training within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teaching team to educate and guide children.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with small children

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or approved related field

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Brief Description

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Description

Brief 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)
  
  

Requirements

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
  
  

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 650 professionals working in harmony to support our community and to uphold the mission and values of the organization.

As one of Richmond’s Top Workplaces, we offer competitive salary and benefits along with perks including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on site banking, and award-winning on-site Child Development Center with a generous employee discount.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, that provides the highest level of care, holds staff accountable and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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