Full-Time Preschool Instructional Assistant

Howard University College of Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

403(b) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Howard University College of Medicine seeks an Instructional Assistant for the Early Learning Center. You will support the lead educator to foster a high-quality learning environment for two-to-five-year-olds, assist with activity planning, and help maintain a warm classroom aligned with developmental goals.

You will participate in parent conferences, collaborate on curricular planning, and help document child progress while adhering to District of Columbia OSSE requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or Human Development is highly preferred.
• An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with at least one year of classroom experience is required/preferred.
• Compliance items include TB test, criminal background clearance, drug screening and OSSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead educator to provide a high‑quality instructional environment for ages 2 to 6.
• Help plan, prepare and maintain an attractive learning space to motivate children.
• Contribute to conferences, workshops, field trips and curricular development with parents.
• Support teachers with activities across learning domains (arts, math, science, language, social studies).
• Observe, document and report child development and behavior; engage with Conscious Discipline strategies.

Skills

Conscious Discipline

Conflict Resolution

Child development

Oral & written English

Parent communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Howard University College of Medicine seeks an Instructional Assistant for the Early Learning Center. You will support the lead educator to foster a high-quality learning environment for two-to-five-year-olds, assist with activity planning, and help maintain a warm classroom aligned with developmental goals.

You will participate in parent conferences, collaborate on curricular planning, and help document child progress while adhering to District of Columbia OSSE requirements and safety standards.