Assistant Teacher

First Steps Academy • Mclean, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

First Steps blends purposeful play with a structured curriculum to help a child discover the outside world, while cultivating strength of character within. Our safe environment, caring staff and award-winning program empower children to take First Steps to Bigger Things. First Steps Academy is looking for professionals who are passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. Our Assistant Teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. Our Assistant Teachers support developmentally appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment. Our Assistant Teachers assist in classroom management including supervision, transitions, cleaning and preparing supplies.

Requirements

• Professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and support parents as partners in education.
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.
• Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing.
• Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma
• Experience working with children
• CPR and First Aid certified

Responsibilities

• Support developmentally appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment.
• Assist in classroom management including supervision, transitions, cleaning and preparing supplies.
• Maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.
• Constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional development training opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees
• Vacation and sick leave
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Discounted tuition rate for child(ren) or grandchild(ren) attending any J127 Education Foundation school

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED