Child Development Center Assistant Teacher -Portsmouth

Virginia Community Colleges; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College seeks a Part-time Assistant Teacher for the Child Development Center in Portsmouth. You’ll assist lead teachers, support daily activities, and help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include implementing lessons, supervising meals, and documenting child progress while adhering to Virginia licensing and NAEYC standards. Requires a Virginia credential and ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A Virginia child development credential is required.
• Ability to supervise children and maintain appropriate ratios.
• Knowledge of activity planning and child development programs.
• Strong communication with children using development techniques.
• Ability to communicate with parents and staff effectively.
• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing children’s materials and play areas.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing planned lessons to support learning and development.
• Support health and safety measures in the classroom.
• Supervise mealtimes reflecting family-style dining.
• Maintain supervision and accountability of children in care.
• Assist with snacks or meals when applicable.
• Prepare and maintain indoor/outdoor activity areas and materials.
• Interact with children using approved guidance techniques.
• Observe for illness, abuse, or neglect and report as directed.
• Act as a mandatory reporter to Child Protective Services as required.

Skills

Age 18+

Child development credential

Supervise children

Activity planning

Communication with children

Parent communication

Clean and sanitize

Lift 40 lbs

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Child Development Center Assistant Teacher -Portsmouth

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title Child Development Center Assistant Teacher -Portsmouth

Role Title

Role Title Education Support Assistant

Role Code

Role Code 29141-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 01

Position Number

Position Number 295W5523

Agency

Agency Tidewater Community College

Division

Division Tidewater Community College (Div)

Work Location

Work Location Portsmouth - 740

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $14.81 per hour, part time

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-

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?

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No

Work Schedule

Varies, center hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Part time- up to 29hr per week

Sensitive Position

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

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3484P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/30/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 10/20/2026

Open Until Filled No

Agency Website

Agency Website TCC.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Lizette White

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Additional Information

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

VCCSuses 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.