Infant/Toddler Teaching Assistant - Part Time

Congressional School of Virginia; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Congressional School of Virginia seeks a part-time Early Childhood Teaching Assistant for our Infant/Toddler program. The successful candidate will support children aged 6 weeks to 2 years in a nurturing, safe environment on a 7:00am–12:00pm float rotation.

The role emphasizes teamwork with a collaborative classroom staff, supervising play areas, assisting meals, and helping implement daily activities while maintaining proper caregiver ratios. COVID-19 vaccination proof required.

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 assist with safe interactions.
• COVID-19 vaccination proof required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program.
• Actively supervise the classroom and playgrounds.
• Observe, interact, and engage with children.
• Maintain proper adult-to-child ratios and assist meals.

Skills

Infant/toddler experience

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in child-related field

Child development/early childhood 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.