Preschool Instructional Assistant

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Zusammenfassung

Howard University seeks a dedicated educator to assist in providing a high-quality instructional learning environment for children aged two to six years, including kindergarten. The role supports teachers and coordinates with parents to ensure development across cognitive, social, and language domains.

Applicants should have a related degree and relevant experience. The role emphasizes safety, wellbeing, and collaboration within the School of Education community.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Psychology or Human Development (highly preferred).
• An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of one year of experience working with children in early childhood classrooms.
• Physical Health Certification & TB test as required by DC (OSSE).
• Criminal Background Clearance as required by DC (OSSE).
• Drug and Alcohol Screening as required by DC (OSSE).
• Child Protective Registry Clearance at time of hire as required by DC (OSSE).

Aufgaben

• Assist in developing the Early Learning Program and maintain a high-quality environment for two- to six-year-olds including kindergarten.
• Assist with establishing, preparing and maintaining an attractive educational environment to motivate children and foster growth.
• Participate in continuous planning with parents through conferences, workshops, field trips and curricular development.
• Assist teachers with planning activities across learning domains (arts, math, science, language, social studies).
• Observe, document and report child and group behavior; apply Conscious Discipline and Conflict Resolution strategies.

Kenntnisse

Child development

Conscious Discipline

Communication (oral/written)

Classroom management

Ausbildung

Bach. in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Jobbeschreibung

Howard University seeks a dedicated educator to assist in providing a high-quality instructional learning environment for children aged two to six years, including kindergarten. The role supports teachers and coordinates with parents to ensure development across cognitive, social, and language domains.

Applicants should have a related degree and relevant experience. The role emphasizes safety, wellbeing, and collaboration within the School of Education community.