Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (Silver Spring Location)
Job description
About Alignstaffing: As the premier education, healthcare, and social services staffing provider in the Washington, D.C. area, Alignstaffing is always seeking experienced, qualified candidates. Our goal is to connect candidates with positions that are not only aligned to their experience and expertise but will also challenge them to be their best selves. We also endeavor to help our candidates develop their skills and advance their career through meaningful experience, networking, career coaching and training. We
The benefits of working with Alignstaffing include:
- Weekly pay checks.
- Paid compliance requirements (fingerprints, drug screen, TB test, etc.)
- An easy online time management system.
- Personal recruiter assigned to you throughout your career as an Alignstaffing employee.
- Career coaching from a recruiter who understands the hiring process of your industry.
- Professional Development Training Opportunities.
- A diverse client base, with opportunity for Practical, valuable work experience with flexibility.
- Opportunity for specialists to expand their portfolio through work in new focus areas.
- Networking with likeminded colleagues and mentors.
- Industry specific or cross-industry experience.
- Training into a specific role, even while in school.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher with the overall daily classroom operations. Assistant 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, national and state standards.
Essential Functions:
Supervision, Health and Safety
- 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
Staff/Child Interactions
- 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
REQUIREMENTS:
An Associate (with CDA) or Bachelor degree, some experience working with children and/or adolescents, good organization and communication skills;
====Job Reqs 4397===
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.