Teacher Assistant

The Arc Montgomery County; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 53,382,000 - 56,077,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Job summary

The Arc Montgomery County is hiring a Childcare Teacher Assistant in Silver Spring, MD. The role supports classroom programming under supervision, helping children achieve personal goals and community engagement.

Responsibilities include inclusive activities, documentation, and health & safety practices, with a focus on fostering independence and communication skills. Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma or GED, and complete required medical exams.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination and TB testing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and have a good understanding of the English language.
• Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

Responsibilities

• Inclusion and Engagement for Children Supported: Facilitate inclusive interactions and provide opportunities for decision-making.
• Needs and Goals of Children Supported: Assist with activities and help children meet identified needs.
• Health and Safety of Children Supported: Maintain a safe, clean environment and report issues to supervisor and nurse.
• Documentation and Recordkeeping: Help complete records of support services and incidents.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We’re Hiring! Join Our Award-Winning Team

We have been selected as one of The Washington Post’s 2025 Top Workplaces , a recognition based entirely on feedback from our team members. This award reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

We’re Hiring! Join Our Award-Winning Team

We have been selected as one of The Washington Post’s 2025 Top Workplaces , a recognition based entirely on feedback from our team members. This award reflects our deep commitment to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees feel valued and empowered. As we continue to grow, we are seeking qualified and motivated professionals to join our award-winning team and help us build on this exciting momentum.

Limited-Time Hiring Incentive

• For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments totaling up to $1,000.00!

Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details.

Under overall supervision of Assistant Director (or other designated supervisor) and classroom supervision of Childcare Teacher, the Childcare Teacher Assistant supports implementation of classroom programming, which helps children to realize their personal goals, become valued members of their communities, and make choices about how they live their own lives. Teacher Assistants are expected to be flexible and responsive, and to demonstrate initiative.

Job-Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Inclusion and Engagement for Children Supported

• Facilitate and model inclusive interactions and relationships.
• Provide inclusive choices and opportunities for decision‑making.
• Support accessing and participating in community activities and events, allowing dignity of risk with appropriate safeguards.

Needs and Goals of Children Supported

• Assist with implementing activities and curriculum which benefit children and meet their identified needs.
• Encourage and support children’s active participation in achieving their identified goals and developing their interests.
• Promote increased independence in all aspects of life, especially communication, activities of daily living, and community engagement.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships which expand social circles.

Health and Safety of Children Supported

• Provide appropriate care to all children using current best-practices and maintaining required adult:child rati os .
• Provide personal care assistance and food preparation/food service assistance, implementing required protocols.
• Provide timely information/feedback to supervisor and nurse (as needed) related to concerns or problems.
• Ensure service delivery environment is clean, tidy, and free from hazards , and equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained .
• Report environmental issues and concerns to supervisor and follow-up as needed.
• Assist with implementing appropriate action during emergencies, including requests for emergency assistance and notifications to nurse (as needed) and supervisor.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

• Assist with completing written records of support services provided, ensuring the data is accurate, concise, and clear, and indicates how those services fulfill identified requirements.
• Review records to understand children’s medical, educational, and developmental status.
• Assist with reporting all incidents according to established policies and procedures and follow-up as needed.
• Assist with maintaining records as required, cooperating and consulting with others as needed.

Professional Development and Credentialing

• Support accreditation standards and process.
• Complete at least 20 Core of Knowledge training hours annually.
• Apply for state childcare credentials and renew annually to work toward/maintain a minimum Level 2 credential.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Successful completion of pre‑employment medical examination and TB testing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and have a good understanding of the English language.
• Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

Pay Rate

$18.63 - $19.57 per hour depending on education and experience.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled