Early Childhood Assistant Educator – Early Childhood Programs

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); Presencial; USD 26 000 - 32 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive wages

Training/Mentoring for career advance

Varied Paid Holidays

Personnel Leave

Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union

Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Left

Resumo da oferta

The City of Virginia Beach’s Parks and Recreation department seeks a part-time childcare staff member to implement curricula and supervise programs across city sites. You will foster safe, engaging environments that support positive youth development and adhere to licensing standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and six months of supervised program experience; training covers orientation, safety, and mandatory trainings.

Qualificações

• Must meet Virginia Department of Education program requirements.
• Experience working with children in supervised settings preferred.
• Ability to implement lesson plans and adapt activities to ages.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in curriculum implementation by following lesson plans and materials.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment and supervise participants.
• Manage arrivals/dismissals, facility security, and basic first aid as needed.
• Maintain weekly reports and program paperwork; support events and trainings.

Conhecimentos

Child Care

Curriculum Implementation

Lesson Planning

Youth Development

Formação académica

High school diploma or GED

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Posting End Date:October 26, 2026Department:PARKS AND RECREATIONCompensation Grade:H3051Compensation Range & Starting Salary:Pay Range: $19.13-$22.96Starting Part Time Hourly Rate: $19.13Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):NoAbout Us:At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:Our CommitmentWork with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.Day to Day Job DutiesThe duties will include but not be limited to:Assist in compliance with VDOE licensing standards, CLASS Observation Guidelines, and Mixed Delivery Program requirements.Assist curriculum implementation by following lesson plans and instructional materials, conducting engaging daily lessons, assessing student progress, and adapting activities to support varying developmental stages, learning styles, and individual needs.Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment through effective classroom and behavior management practices, positive youth development strategies, and knowledge of early childhood development milestones.Ensure the health, safety, and security of participants by maintaining supervision protocols, managing arrival and dismissal procedures, securing program facilities, responding to emergencies, reporting suspected abuse or neglect, and providing basic first aid as needed.Maintain weekly reports, classroom setup, and other required program paperwork.Assist in maintaining cleanliness, inventorying supplies and snacks, setting up learning environments, and ensuring materials and equipment are available and properly maintained.Assist to maintain policies and procedures and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.Build and maintain effective relationships with parents, participants, and recreation operations staff; assist with special events, promotional activities, and mandatory trainings, as required while maintaining confidentiality of participant, family, and staff information.Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.ScheduleThis position is primarily is scheduled Monday - Friday between the program set up and/or operation hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (or after the last participant is picked up), but will have occasional assignments that can include weekends and holidays.Hours and Placement: Placement and scheduling will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities; schedule availability; and the availability of vacant positions. Available positions may average up to 27 hours per week or more than 35 hours per week.The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.This position provides direct childcare licensed by the State Licensing standards. Convictions of any barrier crime set forth in Virginia Code 63.2-1719 shall be automatic disqualification for employment for this position.Training StartersAs a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.The Perks - Average under 27 hour per week placementsCompetitive wagesTraining/Mentoring for career advancementVaried Paid HolidaysPersonnel LeaveBeach Municipal Federal Credit UnionDeferred Compensation PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramMaternity/Paternity/Parental Care LeaveThe Perks – Average over 35 hour per week placementsCompetitive wagesTraining/Mentoring for career advancementVaried Paid HolidaysAccess to Health Plans ProgramsPersonnel LeaveBeach Municipal Federal Credit UnionDeferred Compensation PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramMaternity/Paternity/Parental Care LeaveAdditional requirements:• DMV Transcript: No• CDL: No• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No• CPS Check: Yes• Physical: No• Respirator: No• Psychological Screening: No• Polygraph: No• At Will: NoMinimum Requirements:Minimum Qualifications: These requirements are based on the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) Program Leader qualifications:Must be at least 18 years old.High school diploma or GED, plus six (6) months of supervised programmatic experience in such positions as teacher/substitute, coach, recreation program leader, camp counselor, youth leader, scout leader, or childcare provider, either in a paid or volunteer capacity, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.At programs providing direct childcare, convictions of any barrier crime set forth in Virginia Code §63.2-1719 shall be an automatic disqualification for employment in this position.At childcare program locations licensed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) additional qualifications are determined by the current state standards and guidelines.Some positions may require a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina OMV driver's license eligibility requirements.Special Requirements: As a condition of employment, all new employees must have a criminal history record investigation, take a TB Screening, and attend mandatory trainings.Some positions may require additional advanced studies, experience and/or education if located in a Licensed Child Day Center.Must be able to work rotating shifts days, evenings, including weekends and holidays and be available to work overtime when required to meet operational needs; occasionally works evenings or weekends for special events and trainings.All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.Skills:Child Care, Curriculum Implementation, Lesson Planning, Youth DevelopmentWorking Conditions:Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.Official Job Descriptions:To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=EVRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.