Center Assistant

At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity,service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. Apremier, urban, public research university nationally recognized asone of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It’s aplace of opportunity, where your success is supported and yourcareer can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package,career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunityto do mission-driven work. The Child Development Center is seeking part-time Center Assistantsto provide classroom coverage and support early learning throughoutall center classrooms. Center Assistants are scheduled for shiftsfor 5 - 8 hours in classrooms ranging from ages 16 months to 5years old. A Center Assistant will help classroom teachers with avariety of responsibilities. Unit: School Of Education MBU Department: SOE Teach Lrng CDC Duties & Responsibilities Support classroom teachers in delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting self-regulation and behavior development, andresponding to teacher requests and needs in a timely manner. Support students in developing self-help skills including:diapering, toilet-training, hand-washing, first-aid, cleanlinessand hygiene. Model professionalism, engages in self-reflection, self-ledcontinuous improvement, seeks out feedback from administrators andclassroom teachers, and performs duties constructively. Float among classrooms to provide bathroom breaks or planningcoverage. Maintain flexibility and cooperativeness. Be mindful of classroom lesson instruction, behavior management,classroom environment and children's needs. Maintain objective-based weekly lesson plans and preparematerials necessary for classroom teachers to carry out activitiesand lessons. Attend monthly staff meetings and respond to administrativeneeds, including licensing needs and NAEYC standardrequirements. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications CPR/First Aid Certification. Weekly availability of at least 20 hours, not to exceed 29hours. Fingerprint, Background Check Approval. High School Diploma, GED Equivalent. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills amongcolleagues and parents. Preferred Qualifications Early Childhood classroom experience. Bachelor's or Associate's degree in related field. Salary Range $18.00 FLSA Exemption Status Non-Exempt Hours per Week 5- 8 hour shifts ORP Eligible No Flexible Work Arrangement Fully Onsite Contact Information Contact Name: TessaNeSmith Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Virginia Commonwealth University