Early Childhood Assistant Teacher — Norfolk (Part-Time)

Virginia Community Colleges; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA seeks an Assistant Teacher for the Child Development Center to support Lead Teachers in a high-quality early childhood program. You will assist with lesson implementation, maintain safety, supervise meals, and ensure proper child-to-teacher ratios while engaging with children using developmentally appropriate guidance.

Requires 18+ with high school diploma or equivalent; Virginia credential in child development preferred; strong communication with

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with high school 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.
• Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential is preferred.

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.

Job description

Tidewater Community College in Norfolk, VA seeks an Assistant Teacher for the Child Development Center to support Lead Teachers in a high-quality early childhood program. You will assist with lesson implementation, maintain safety, supervise meals, and ensure proper child-to-teacher ratios while engaging with children using developmentally appropriate guidance.

Requires 18+ with high school diploma or equivalent; Virginia credential in child development preferred; strong communication with