Teachers Aide

Job Title

Teacher's Aide

Job Description

The teacher's aide's primary responsibility is to provide care for children in a child-initiated learning environment. This includes providing general supervision and management for a classroom of children. The teacher's aide works with the Lead Teacher and staff on developmental activities as part of a comprehensive program for children's physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth, so children can reach their highest potential.

Examples of Duties

• Assist Lead Teachers with planning and facilitating a daily program of care and activities for the assigned classroom.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the overall childcare program.
• Assist the Lead Teachers with developing and implementing daily/weekly activity plans. Responsible for the arrangement of space, setting, and materials in the classroom and with outdoor play equipment, to ensure a safe, clean, orderly, child-centered learning environment, and a consistent daily schedule for children's calm, comfortable, and successful participation in the program.
• Promote a multicultural, anti-bias approach to learning and the center environment. Show respect for each child's culture, background, and personal uniqueness.
• Participate in and prepare for promotional activities and special events as necessary or as assigned for the center.
• Ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children.
• Maintain a professional working atmosphere and the confidentiality of information regarding staff, children, and families.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Center Director.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Salary commensurate with Education.
• Experience with children is preferred.
• Meet requirements of the Virginia Department of Education Childcare Standards for childcare centers.
• Meet University requirements for physical exam and criminal background check.
• Willingness to be trained and certified in all state compliance requirements.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be available Monday-Friday, 7:30 am to 5:30 PM.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who regularly work 20 hours or more per week including health care, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, legal insurance, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Hampton University

200 William R. Harvey Way Hampton, Virginia, 23668

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