Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Educator

Job Description The Vanderbilt Child & Family Center offers quality early childhood education and cares for children ages infants (6 weeks) to five years old of Vanderbilt Faculty, staff, and students. The Tennessee Department of Human Services licenses the child & family center. The early childhood associate will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment, monitoring children's behavior and development, and evaluating activities based on their needs. For more information about VU’s Child & Family Centers, visit Duties and Responsibilities Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities according to NAEYC guidelines, DOE licensing standards, and center policy. Maintain a clean, safe, orderly classroom environment that contributes to the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth of children (per NAEYC, DOE, OSHA, Risk Management, and Center policies). Supervise personnel assigned to assist with classroom activities (including students, assistants, and volunteers). Assesses/prepares plans and curriculum based on children’s individual needs and levels of development. Prepare and distribute classroom newsletter weekly or bi‑weekly. Submit reports necessary for compliance with licensing agencies, including attendance records and other daily reports. Monitor classroom and playground for cleanliness and safety according to established policies. Work with supervisors to maintain an inventory of supplies and materials. Participate in and contribute to staff meetings, parent meetings/conferences, and opportunities for professional development. Promote and maintain confidentiality concerning information related to children, parents, and co‑workers. Qualifications High School diploma or GED is required. Early Childhood education credentials, such as CDA, are preferred. One year of early childhood education experience is required. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds is required. Experience working with children in a supervised setting is required. Strong communication skills are required. CPR and First Aid certification is preferred.Ability to interact well with children, families, and campus faculty and staff. Willingness and ability to learn new skills and be flexible. Ability to be adaptable to the center’s needs and hours; hours required to work are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments, as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre‑employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vanderbilt University