Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant - Part Time

Congressional School; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Congressional School in Falls Church, VA, seeks a part-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for our Infant/Toddler program. The role supports planning and implementing the daily schedule for children aged 6 weeks to 2 years, and helps ensure safety and engagement on campus.

Candidates should have experience with infants and toddlers, and hold a Bachelor's degree in a child-related field or a credential in early childhood. The position requires lifting up to 25 pounds and vaccinate proof.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Bachelor's degree in a child-related field or credential in early childhood development.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical activities necessary for supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program for infants and toddlers.
• Actively supervise classrooms and playgrounds to maintain safety and ratio.
• Support meals and nap routines and coordinate with teachers as needed.
• Collaborate with classroom team to support developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Infant/toddler care

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development credential

Job description

Congressional School seeks a fun and dynamic individual to work as a part-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 7am to 12pm

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. All Congressional School employees are required to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Starting hourly rate is $20.00 per hour and up based on experience. Work day begins at 7:00am and traditional concludes at 12:00pm, with a 1 hour break. Ample opportunities for professional development are available.