Assistant Teacher Job Fairfax area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

Assistant Teacher

The Appletree School is in search of an energetic and dynamic Assistant Teacher to join our awesome team. The chosen candidates must be able to assist the Lead Teachers with the following responsibilities:

Understand, proactively respond and manage behavior [knowledgeable in behavior management and conscious discipline preferred]

Understand, plan and assist in the development of appropriate activities to further the learning both in the classroom and on the playground

Understand the value of play in a nurturing environment

Maintain a positive attitude within the classroom and with your teammates

Ability to work within a large team oriented children's program

Ability to multitask during fast paced end of day, to include customer service to parents

Ability to plan, develop alternative strategies to resolve problems, skills to support staff and families to make decisions regarding the children's health and safety

Understands and follows Virginia Department of Education licensing requirements.

To succeed in this position you will need the following:

CDA certificate, working towards an Associates degree or a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)
2+ years of experience in an early childhood environment
Knowledge of developmental milestones and age appropriate practices
Effective classroom-management techniques
Effective leadership and team building skills
High-level of verbal and written communication skills
CPR, First Aid, MAT certification or willingness to obtain

Our benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive pay, health, dental and vision insurance, vacation and sick leave, 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, tuition assistance, training and development and many other perks and benefits. The Appletree School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.