Substitute Teacher

Teacher Aide

Keen Logic is seeking a Teacher’s Aid to join our team at the House of Representatives Childcare Center on Capitol Hill. The purpose of the House Childcare Center (HRCCC) is to provide full‑day, year‑round quality childcare for children of the Members of the House of Representatives, their staff, and House support personnel.

The Teacher Aide supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children at the House of Representatives Childcare Center (HRCCC). This role plays a critical part in maintaining classroom structure, supporting daily routines, and ensuring the physical, emotional, and educational needs of each child are met. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive, and passionate about early childhood education, with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional, team‑oriented environment.

This position provides staffing support for both planned extended leave (such as parental or medical leave) and short‑term, on‑call coverage needs. Assignments may be full‑time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) for defined periods, or short‑term based on operational needs. Shifts are scheduled within operating hours (8:00 AM – 6:30 PM) and consist of 8 working hours with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break.

Some roles may require availability on short notice.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months minimum experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, preferably infants, toddlers, and preschool aged
• Experience in planning and/or implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments
• Experience working independently and as a part of a team
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications (or be able to obtain prior to start). Certification must include in‑person/hand‑on skills portion; online only certifications will not be accepted.
• Be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate

• Ability to support the day‑to‑day delivery of childcare services
• Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to proactively observe emerging needs and willingness to take initiative without directives
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, pushing, and pulling throughout an 8‑hour shift
• Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance required. Flexibility with scheduling as needed

• Provides active, alert, engaged supervision of children. Maintains accountability and adheres to prescribed child‑to‑staff ratios.
• Brings to Lead Teacher and Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families.
• Provides care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met.
• Prioritizes health and safety; conducts daily child health and safety checks; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines and utilizes universal precautions.
• Participates in developmentally appropriate, child‑centered curriculum and associated assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides on‑curriculum and assessment to classroom teacher(s).
• Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s). Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Center rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences.
• Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker.
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