Multipurpose Teacher

Acquire4Hire LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuckaway Ellwood House Child Development Center is seeking an experienced full-time Assistant Teacher to support all age groups. The role runs 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with a lunch break, focusing on nurturing the whole child within a safe, engaging classroom environment.

You will support lead teachers, implement developmentally appropriate plans, and help maintain a warm, organized space that promotes exploration and growth. Strong child development knowledge essential.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months teaching experience in preschool, childcare, or school system.
• Certifications or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education.
• First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teachers with supervision and daily class functions.
• Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Implement lesson plans and classroom schedule using Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that encourages creativity and exploration.
• Perform light housekeeping in the classroom and common areas.
• Attend required staff meetings and school events.
• Observe health, safety and care standards per Virginia DSS.

Skills

Social-emotional development

Child development knowledge

Physical lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

Early childhood education certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Virginia preservice training (10h) + health & safety (3h)

Job description

About This Role

Are you an energetic, hardworking educator looking for a rewarding career in helping to shape the minds of children? Tuckaway Ellwood House Child Development Center is a locally owned childcare center who prides ourselves on being a home away from home. We are currently seeking an EXPERIENCED FULL TIME ASSISTANT TEACHER COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH ALL AGE GROUPS to help foster the learning of the whole child! The available shift for this position is 9:00 am to 6:00 pm with an hour lunch break.

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What You'll Do

• Assist Lead Teachers in overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children
• Assessment of each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Implementation of lesson plans and daily classroom schedule through the use of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
• Provision of an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration and decision‑making by the children
• Accepts responsibility for light housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds
• Maintains professional attitude and work behavior
• Assists in other capacities as determined by the Director
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Observes all rules and regulations of our program and the minimum standards set by the Virginia Department of Social Services pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must be comfortable performing various tasks such as changing diapers, wiping noses, performing various cleaning tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors, wiping tables, taking out the trash, etc.
• At least 6 months previous teaching experience with a quality preschool, child care center, or public or private school system is preferred.
• Certifications or degree related to early childhood or preschool or elementary education is also desirable.
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Completion of Department of Social Services 10 hour Virginia Preservice Training and 3 hour Virginia Health and Safety Training for Child Care Staff (this is a free training.)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance- full time staff
• Employee Child Care Tuition Discount- full time staff
• Personal Time Off (PTO)- full time staff
• Holiday Pay after completion of training period- full time staff
• Flexible Schedules