Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant / Aide

Kids World Child Care LLC; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care center seeks a Teacher Assistant to support educators in creating a nurturing environment for children aged 4 months to 5 years. The role involves engaging children in educational activities, maintaining cleanliness, communicating with parents, and encouraging hygiene. Ideal candidates are energetic, possess strong communication skills, and have relevant child care experience.

Benefits

Paid time off

Educational sponsorship

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of child development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the staff in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher Assistant observes and documents children's interests and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Teacher Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director. The Teacher Assistant is to encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling, help ensure a smooth, daily transition, comfortably change diapers, and keep a clean environment.

Duties

• Assist in the implementation of curriculum activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure a smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Maintain personal professional development to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a full background check and health screening.

Nice To Haves

• Dual language skills (Spanish).
• 3+ years of classroom experience.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Educational sponsorship.
• Growth opportunities.

About Us

A bilingual English and Spanish Montessori program where children 4 months to 5 years old develop a love of learning.

"We shall walk together on this path of life, for all things are part of the universe and are connected with each other to form one whole unity." - Dr. Maria Montessori