Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Brief Description

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is looking for an Assistant Teacher for our award‑winning licensed early childhood education center. Our teachers educate, monitor, evaluate and guide children in a caring, creative and developmentally appropriate classroom environment while supporting the family and the needs of all children in the assigned classroom. This full‑time position works onsite at our beautiful Center nestled on the campus of Westminster Canterbury Richmond.

Our Child Development Center is licensed by the Virginia Department of Education and serves children ages 6 weeks through 12 years, year‑round. We also offer before and after school programs as well as a Heroes summer camp. Intergenerational programming between the residents of Westminster Canterbury Richmond and the children of the Center offers a unique opportunity to build connections and enrich the lives of all involved.

As part of our school family at the Child Development Center, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on the families we serve. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental and life insurance, 403B retirement savings with company match.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  You’ll accrue generous paid time off; short/long term disability and have access to an employee assistance program.
• Amenities! Including an onsite gym, fitness classes, on‑site banking, and award‑winning on‑site childcare with a generous employee discount.
• Educational Assistance:
  We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement.
• Branch – Access your earnings ahead of pay day.

Full Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday‑Friday.

• Maintain children’s daily routine (i.e., diapering, toileting, meals, and rest) to ensure basic physical needs are met.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times.
• Build and maintain an ongoing open and collaborative relationship with children and families.
• Complete daily reports to communicate child’s daily activities to families.
• Complete required VDSS and WCR documentation (i.e., accident reports, fire drill reports, medication authorization, etc.).
• Observe and complete notes on children for individualized planning and assessment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Photocopier.
• Telephone.
• Audio‑visual equipment.
• Washing machine and dryer.

• Ability to stand, sit, sit on floor, lift, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance; 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance.

• Successful completion of Teaching Strategies Gold training and Rater Reliability Test within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of VDSS Regulations for Licensed Child Care Center.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Ability to work effectively with small children.

• Knowledge of intergenerational programming.
• Infant and child CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or currently preparing to obtain a CDA.

• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum six months experience in a childcare or teaching environment.

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or approved related field.
• One or more years in a teaching capacity.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Act on an understanding of interests, concerns, motivation and needs of children and families.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation.
• Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of children and their individual needs.
• Demonstrate commitment by meeting expectations as outlined in the Child…