Teacher Assistant

Everstand; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Everstand in Washington, DC is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support the lead teacher and classroom team, ensuring health and safety of all children while delivering engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. You will supervise students, reinforce learning, and participate in meetings with the Center Director.

This full-time role requires 2 years of ECE experience and a CDA or AA in ECE and related credentials.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience with infants and toddlers highly preferred.
• Strong communication with parents and team.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Provide direct supervision to students throughout the day.
• Support instructional program, field trips, and student activities.
• Assist with implementation of positive discipline policy.
• Maintain a primary care group and complete screenings/assessments.
• Represent Everstand with responsive, caring communication.
• Attend mandatory meetings with Center Director.

Job description

What is this job?

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher and classroom team, the day-to-day management of the classroom, ensuring the health and safety of all children at all times and providing engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.

What does this job do specifically?

• Interact with students in a developmental appropriate manner.
• Accompany students to and from destinations.
• Provide support to the instructional program, field trips, and student activities.
• Provide direct supervision to students throughout the day.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning of material initially presented by the teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of the positive discipline policy.
• Maintain a primary care group and complete developmental screenings and assessments.
• Represent Everstand by being responsive, caring and informative in communication with parents, other teaching staff and the organization at large.
• Participate effectively in all mandatory professional meetings including admission, review, parent conferences and in-service professional development as requested by the Center Director.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position regularly requires flexible hours and punctuality.

What experience and education do I need?

• At least 2 years' experience working in the Early Childhood Education setting.
• Experience working with Infant and Toddlers highly preferred

Required Education

• Child Development Associate (CDA) in infant and toddler credential required or an AA degree in ECE or an AA degree (or higher) in any subject area.
• Certification(s) MUST be indicated on your resume

Other Job Requirements

• Demonstrate familiarity with cultural patterns existing within a community that may influence the behavior of children.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of childcare.
• Establish appropriate relationships with students and parents on a group and individual basis, gaining their confidence and trust.
• Work flexible hours including some evenings, as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work cooperatively with others

What does the benefits package look like?

• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year- providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave: Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

Everstand is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital or veterans status. Everstand is a drug, tobacco and alcohol-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer by choice.

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