Center Assistant

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Child Development Center is seeking part-time Center Assistants to provide classroom coverage and support early learning across classrooms for children ages 16 months to 5 years. The role involves assisting teachers, managing routines, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The position requires CPR/First Aid certification, 20–29 weekly hours, and basic background checks. Salary is $18.00 hourly with fully onsite work arrangements.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Weekly availability of at least 20 hours, not to exceed 29 hours.
• Fingerprint, Background Check Approval.
• High School Diploma, GED Equivalent.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills among colleagues and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting self-regulation and behavior development, and responding to teacher requests and needs in a timely manner.
• Support students in developing self-help skills including diapering, toilet-training, hand-washing, first-aid, cleanliness and hygiene.
• Model professionalism and engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement; seek feedback from administrators and teachers.
• Float among classrooms to provide bathroom breaks or planning coverage.
• Maintain flexibility and cooperativeness; be mindful of instruction, behavior management and children's needs.
• Maintain weekly objective-based lesson plans and prepare materials for activities.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and respond to administrative needs including licensing and NAEYC standards.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity,service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. Apremier, urban, public research university nationally recognized asone of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It’s aplace of opportunity, where your success is supported and yourcareer can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package,career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunityto do mission-driven work.

The Child Development Center is seeking part-time Center Assistantsto provide classroom coverage and support early learning throughoutall center classrooms. Center Assistants are scheduled for shiftsfor 5 - 8 hours in classrooms ranging from ages 16 months to 5years old. A Center Assistant will help classroom teachers with avariety of responsibilities.

Unit: School Of Education MBU

Department: SOE Teach Lrng CDC

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting self-regulation and behavior development, andresponding to teacher requests and needs in a timely manner.
• Support students in developing self-help skills including:diapering, toilet-training, hand-washing, first-aid, cleanlinessand hygiene.
• Model professionalism, engages in self-reflection, self-ledcontinuous improvement, seeks out feedback from administrators andclassroom teachers, and performs duties constructively.
• Float among classrooms to provide bathroom breaks or planningcoverage.
• Maintain flexibility and cooperativeness.
• Be mindful of classroom lesson instruction, behavior management,classroom environment and children's needs.
• Maintain objective-based weekly lesson plans and preparematerials necessary for classroom teachers to carry out activitiesand lessons.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and respond to administrativeneeds, including licensing needs and NAEYC standardrequirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Weekly availability of at least 20 hours, not to exceed 29hours.
• Fingerprint, Background Check Approval.
• High School Diploma, GED Equivalent.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills amongcolleagues and parents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Early Childhood classroom experience.
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in related field.

Salary Range

$18.00

FLSA Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hours per Week

5- 8 hour shifts

ORP Eligible

No

Flexible Work Arrangement

Fully Onsite

Contact Information

Contact Name: TessaNeSmith

Contact Email: [e-mail]