Teacher Assistant-Infants & Toddlers (CDA)

National Children's Center (NCC); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,277 - 34,164; Full time

Job summary

NCC is looking for a full-time Teacher Assistant at the Early Learning Center located in Washington, DC. The role involves assisting in classroom activities and basic care for infants and toddlers, requiring a High School diploma with a CDA or an associate’s degree in early childhood education.

The position offers an hourly wage of $23.43 to $24.80 based on educational qualifications. Candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before starting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and CDA certificate or associate’s degree in early childhood education required.
• Candidates must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and implementation of classroom activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of the room and materials.
• Ensure consistent communication with parents.

Skills

Planning and implementing classroom activities

Communication with parents

Lesson planning for small groups

Education

High School diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate

Associate’s degree in early childhood education

Job description

Summary

The Early Learning Center (ELC) strives to provide high‑quality early childhood education and early intervention for children with and without disabilities in an inclusive educational setting. The Teacher Assistant participates in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and provides basic care for infants and toddlers enrolled in the program.

Schedule & Location

The ELC is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in SE Washington, DC. This is a full‑time position (40 hours/week) Monday‑Friday from either 8:00 am‑5:00 pm or 8:30 am‑5:30 pm.

This position pays an hourly wage of $23.43 for candidates with a CDA and $24.80 for an associate’s degree in early childhood education.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and implementation of classroom activities
• Assume responsibility for the classroom when the teacher is absent
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness of the room and materials including strict adherence to program sanitation and procedures
• Lesson planning for small group activities
• Ensure that written and verbal communication with parents consistently occurs and is documented
• Participate in staff development training activities and learning opportunities
• Present relevant information at team meetings and parent meetings when needed

Education & Experience

• High School diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or associate’s degree in early childhood education required
• COVID-19: Candidates are required to provide proof of vaccination prior to their first day of work

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Lifting of up to 30 pounds is required. Other physical demands include bending and stooping to assist children with dressing needs, toileting, transitioning from sitting on floor or chair to standing during classroom activities, transferring non‑ambulatory children to and from wheelchairs, strollers, chairs, therapy equipment, changing tables, cribs, etc. Children with diagnoses such as autism, Down syndrome, sensory integration disorder, behavioral problems, cerebral palsy often may pull/jerk away or bolt/run from caregivers. The ability to intervene in these situations is required. Moving or lifting of any child may be required in an emergency situation (i.e. to assist toddlers in evacuating the building or to ascend or descend stairs) and/or to prevent injury on playground or other outdoor situations/activities.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.