Early Childhood Aide (CDA)

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly compensation

Flexible scheduling options

Access to a wide range of client opportunities

Build professional experience in education and behavioral health

Job summary

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc. is seeking an Early Childhood Educator in Washington, DC who possesses a Child Development Associates Degree or CDA and has at least one year of experience working with children. The role involves developing positive learning environments and implementing educational strategies effectively.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills, along with the ability to support diverse student needs. Benefits include weekly compensation and flexible scheduling options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children.
• Ability to pass required background clearances.
• Experience working in a childcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum based on childcare regulations and national standards.
• Create positive learning environments.
• Develop strategies to guide positive children's behavior.
• Ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to support diverse learning needs

Organizational skills

Education

Child Development Associates Degree or CDA

Early Childhood Teaching qualifications

Job description

Our client is seeking an Early Childhood (CDA) in Education K-12, with at least 1 year of experience working with children, to work in schools in the Washington DC area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver curriculum founded on the center's philosophies following childcare regulations and national standards.
• Create positive learning environments including resources based on child directed learning.
• Develop strategies to guide positive children's behavior.
• Ensure the learning environment is clean, hygienic and safe.
• Help develop teaching goals for the center and its teachers.
• Assist the Academic Teacher in meeting academic and vocational goals through planned, structured instruction directed by the teacher.
• Provide support to improve skills in the communication, physical abilities, social-emotional domains and self-care domains.
• Ensure medications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Use the individual plan to become informed about the clients' strengths, needs, preferences, interests, and accommodations as needed.
• Communicate appropriately with stakeholders - other employees, supervisors and managers.

Available Hours

• Mon-Fri Schedule available
• Immediate Start

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children
• Ability to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to pass required background clearances
• Child Development Associates Degree and/or CDA is required.
• Early Childhood Teaching qualifications, preferred.
• Experience working in a childcare setting.
• Fantastic organizational and teamwork skills.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework
• Ability to complete and pass a State Criminal Background Check and State Child Abuse Background Check

Advantages

• Weekly compensation
• Flexible scheduling options
• Access to a wide range of client opportunities
• Opportunity to build professional experience in education and behavioral health
• Connection with one of the nation's largest referral agencies in the field