Child Development Center Assistant Teacher (Norfolk)

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College is seeking an Assistant Teacher for the Child Development Center in Norfolk. The part-time position supports Lead Teachers and ensures quality early childhood practices in line with Virginia licensing and NAEYC standards.

Requirements include being at least 18, a high school diploma or equivalent, a child development credential preferred, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. Center hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 29 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A state-recognized child development credential is preferred.
• Ability to supervise children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Knowledge of activity planning for child development centers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children using approved methods.
• Ability to communicate with parents, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing children's materials and play areas.
• Ability to lift and maintain 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing planned lessons to support learning and development.
• Support health and safety measures in the classroom.
• Serve meals in family-style dining settings where applicable.
• Maintain supervision and accountability of children in care.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios.
• Help arrange snacks or meals as needed.
• Prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials.
• Interact with children using approved guidance techniques.
• Observe participants for signs of illness or neglect and report as directed.
• Mandatory reporter to Child Protective Services when required by policy.
• Interact professionally with staff, parents, and community members.
• Provide parents with daily verbal or written feedback.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Communication with parents

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Credential

Job description

Working Title Child Development Center Assistant Teacher (Norfolk) Role Title Education Support Assistant Role Code 29141-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 01 Position Number 295W0117 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Norfolk - 710 Hiring Range $14.81 per hour, part time Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category 3-Technicians Full Time or Part Time Part Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

29 hrs a week, part time

Varies, center hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 25,000 students in 2024-25. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,399 graduates in 2024-2025, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 33% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Assistant Teacher of the Child Development Center aids the Lead Teachers in classroom. The Assistant Teacher will adhere with compliance measures established by state licensing regulations set forth in maintaining a high-quality early childhood program according to Virginia’s Unified Measurement System and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).

Functional Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of planned lessons to support learning and child development.
• Support program health and safety measures in the classroom.
• Serve and supervise mealtimes that reflect family style dining.
• Always ensure the supervision and accountability of children in care.
• Maintain appropriate child to teacher ratios.
• Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable.
• Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules.
• Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques.
• Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed.
• Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect.
• interact professionally with employees, parents, and local community members.
• Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child or program activities.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

• Must be at 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent.
• A child development credential by an organization listed in
• 22.1-289.048 of the Code of Virginia
• Ability to supervise or manage children age 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Knowledge of activity planning and special events for child development centers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with children using approved child development techniques.
• Ability to communicate (orally and written) with parents, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to clean and sanitize children’s materials and play areas.
• Ability to lift and maintain 40 pounds

Additional Considerations

• Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential is preferred.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No Supervises Employees No Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number WGE_3399P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 08/26/2026 Job Close Date 09/24/2026 Open Until Filled No Agency Website TCC.EDU Contact Name Lizette White Email [e-mail] Phone Number

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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