*Living Hope Child Development Center*
*Assistant Teacher*
Under the Authority of: _Child Development Center Board_
Site Report: _Center Director_
Type of Position: _Non-exempt_ _Employee_
Remuneration: _$14.
50-16.
00 per hour_
_Optional employee enrollment in:_
_Retirement, pension and disability (22+ hours per week)_
_Paid days off pay based on scheduled hours (31+ hours per week)_
The hours of office operation for teachers will fall between 6:30 a.
m.
and 5:30 p.
m.
- Monday thru Friday.
Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Associates in Education or CDA preferred
* 1+ years teaching experience
* Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Professional demeanor and personality
* Active member of a Christian congregation
This position will require a satisfactory background check throughout the term of employment.
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for the support of academic and social-emotional growth/development of the children within their care, in concert with the Lead teacher of the classroom.
The Assistant Teacher’s work may include working with children from 6 weeks through preschool age.
The Assistant Teacher will develop partnerships with the parents, co-workers and administration to ensure the program and the daily activities within the classroom are consistently deployed and communicated.
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assuring compliance with the standards of the CDC and state licensing regulations.
The Assistant Teacher will:
* Support the Lead Teacher in developing both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
* Support the creation of weekly plans utilizing the age appropriate curriculum to engage children spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally
* Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that sustains all health and safety standards
* Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child as a unique individual
* Maintain ongoing open communication with parents and team members through contributions to weekly newsletters and individual progress reports as outlined across the school year
* Report all classroom concerns to the lead teacher, program manager and/or director in a timely manner
* Report any suspected abuse/neglect to supervisor
* Maintain anecdotal records, accident and behavior reports
* Maintain confidentiality regarding all students and CDC business
* Maintain First Aid and CPR Certification
* Supervise aides and volunteers in the classroom
* Keep all appropriate records, such as student achievement, attendance and student daily reports as assigned
* Inspect and arrange for replacement of damaged or lost materials
* Participate in on-going in-service and professional development opportunities to maintain the CEUs per year outlined by Virginia Licensing standards
* Attend mandatory staff meetings and extra-curricular events related to the program
* Recognize the need to have flexibility in scheduled times of work and even assignment to meet the needs of the center and families
* Work as a team member to assist with additional duties as assigned by the director or program manager
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.
75 - $16.
25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
* Do you have a high school diploma?
Experience:
* Early Childhood Education or Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
* CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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