Teacher's Assistant - Part Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Dawn to Dusk Child Development Center (CDC) is a licensed childcare facility with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for the District of Columbia. Established in 1967, Dawn to Dusk CDC strives to provide High-Quality Early Childhood Education to families in the Ward 8 community. Our two locations offer a developmentally appropriate, culturally diverse learning environment, serving children ages three months to 12 years. One of our two locations has a Non-Traditional program open until midnight, Monday - Friday. We dedicate ourselves to serving the needs of young children through Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) promoting the growth of all children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills and problem-solving).

We seek dedicated and creative individuals for our Preschool and Infant Classrooms.

As a Teacher's Assistant, you will:

• Help maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for all children in the classroom.
• Help to build and maintain positive relationships with families and colleagues.
• Assist the lead teacher as requested in using the Creative Curriculum to design and execute age-appropriate educational programs that are developmentally appropriate.

As a Teacher's Assistant, you must:

• Have at least two years of working with children in a professional setting
• Be fully vaccinated or willing to obtain vaccination against COVID-19 (required)
• Have an updated health certificate and TB test or willing to obtain
• Drug and alcohol testing - mandatory upon employment
• Pass background and fingerprinting check.
• Have the ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Commit to furthering your education and training.
• Have CPR Certification (preferred)
• Have a Child Development Certificate (CDA) (preferred)

We offer a supportive work environment with 401(k), employee assistance programs, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.

Suppose you are a passionate and caring individual and love working with children. We encourage you to apply for this exciting Preschool Teacher opportunity.

Compensation: $17.95 - $20.50 per hour

*Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.