Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant - Part Time

Congressional School; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Congressional School seeks a full-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for our Infant/Toddler program (ages 6 weeks to 2 years). The role supports planning and implementing daily activities, actively supervising classrooms and playgrounds, and maintaining proper adult-to-child ratios.

Starting pay is $17.00 per hour, with raises based on experience. Hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on a rotating float schedule, on our 40-acre Falls Church campus.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Bachelor's degree in a child-related field or a child development/early childhood credential.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and bend/crouch as needed.
• Strong communication with children, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program.
• Supervise classroom and playgrounds.
• Observe, engage with children, and maintain proper adult-to-child ratios.
• Assist with meals and snacks.
• Support other classrooms as needed.

Skills

Experience with infants and toddlers

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or early childhood education

Job description

Congressional School seeks a fun and dynamic individual to work as a full-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant in our Infant/Toddler program. The individual should enjoy working with children ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. Our teaching assistants, along with our students, get to enjoy our 40 acre campus including our walking paths, creek, horses, swimming pool and dedicated playgrounds. The position is on float rotation and traditional hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

The Teaching Assistant will join a collaborative classroom team and assist in planning and implementing the daily program; actively supervise the classroom and playgrounds; and observe, interact, and engage with children. Duties will include maintaining proper adult to child ratios with each age grouping and classroom; monitoring the playground and classroom at all times; helping with meals, and snacks; and following daily staffing schedule and assisting other classrooms as needed.

Qualified candidates will have experience working with infants and toddlers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a child related field or a child development/early childhood credential.

Requirements include the ability to lift or carry children weighing up to 25 pounds throughout the course of the day and the ability to regularly bend, stoop and crouch in order to physically interact with children and ensure their safety. Qualified candidates must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with children, parents, and co-workers.

Starting hourly rate is $17.00 per hour and up based on experience. Work day begins at 9:00 am and traditional concludes at 6:00pm, with a 1 hour break. Ample opportunities for professional development are available.