Assistant Teacher

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Full Time Falls Church, VA, US

14 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Department: CDC

Location: NOVA

Reports to: Center Director

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

As an Assistant
Teacher at Easterseals you will:

• Work with the team to create inclusive activities for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Help plan engaging classroom activities following Easterseals and NAEYC guidelines.
• Create a motivating and nurturing classroom environment for the children.
• Prioritize child health, safety, and well-being. Assist with feeding, toileting, and cleanliness.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the center's operation and children's well-being.

The Teacher is responsible for overall daily classroom operations. Lead Teachers are to provide a safe and nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age. They are responsible for the implementation of developmentally appropriate lesson plans that are aligned with Creative Curriculum and national and state standards.

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and appealing classroom environment.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and policies as outlined by regulatory bodies, to include but not limited to, Easter Seals, state/local agencies, and accreditation organizations.
• Encourage all children and adults to use appropriate health, safety, and nutritional practices.
• Keep children within the required sight and sound supervision guidelines as indicated by regulatory bodies.
• Be aware of the number of children in your care and maintain staff/child ratios at all times.
• Set developmentally appropriate limits for children in accordance with positive guidance standards.

• Interact with children frequently, with care and respect at all times.
• Speak to children at their level, giving them your full attention.
• Be available and respond promptly and appropriately to children’s needs.
• Model and encourage developmentally appropriate social behavior and expectations.
• Engage in frequent conversations with children and seek opportunities to expand on their learning.

• Ensure continuity of care by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, trainings, professional development days and other location events as instructed.
• Assume a fair share of responsibility in the classroom and demonstrate initiative to support meeting the needs of the children, teaching team and classroom.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues through professional and respectful communication and collaboration.
• Protect confidential information of staff and families and treat necessary communications related to such information with sensitivity.
• Follow the open door/conflict resolution procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook when addressing concerns.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the Easter Seals Employee Handbook.

• Create and implement lesson plans in accordance with Creative Curriculum.
• Track and assess children’s development using Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Communicate with parents regarding children’s progress using Teaching Strategies Gold.
• Schedule and manage the parent teacher conference process in accordance with center guidelines.
• Communicate with a Supervisor regarding concerns about a child’s behavior or developmental process in advance of communication with parents.

• Must meet state/local licensing requirements for education.
• Must have related college-level coursework or CDA or higher preferred.
• Requirements may vary based on location.

• A minimum of 1 year of professional teaching experience required.
• Has the ability to work in all age groups served by the center.

• Minimum age: 16 with work-permit.
• Committe…