Teacher Assistant: Grow, Care & Educate Young Learners

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

401(k) / 403(b) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a caregiver/educator to support the lead teacher in providing care and educational activities for children. The role includes supervising meals, play, and rest times, communicating with families, and preparing classroom materials.

You will safeguard children’s wellness and safety, may administer medications per policy, and apply growth/development knowledge to meet each child’s needs under supervision.

Qualifications

• Knowledge generally acquired through school experiences.
• Knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a high school education.
• Incumbent must successfully meet the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtain and successfully complete background checks as required by the Code of Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements educational activities under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Supervises play activities, meals and rest time of the children.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Prepares supplies and materials for classroom activities.
• Performs functions to safeguard the children’s wellness and safety. Reports accidents and accurately records an incident report.
• Obtains certification to administer medication, administers medication and accurately documents the same.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development and the ability to assess data to identify each child’s requirements.

Skills

Open communication with parents

Education

High school education

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a caregiver/educator to support the lead teacher in providing care and educational activities for children. The role includes supervising meals, play, and rest times, communicating with families, and preparing classroom materials.

You will safeguard children’s wellness and safety, may administer medications per policy, and apply growth/development knowledge to meet each child’s needs under supervision.