Assistant Teacher

Georgetown University•Washington, DC

18d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher creates a nurturing, responsive, and engaging learning environment; implements sound early childhood practices and developmentally appropriate activities, ensures healthy and safe spaces, and complies with Georgetown, OSSE, and other policies and regulations. This position is located, just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, on the campus of Georgetown Law. Georgetown Law Early Learning Center (GLELC) helps to support the University’s mission by addressing the need for the early education and care of the young children of faculty, staff, and students.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Child Development Associate (CDA); OR Associate degree (or higher) in any subject area; OR High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of at least 60 credit hours in any subject area; OR High school diploma and a State-awarded certificate comparable to a CDA that is approved by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)
Work collaboratively in a team and independently; build positive relationships; communicate clearly and effectively; demonstrate flexibility and reliability; exhibit respect, empathy, and care for the children and their families, colleagues, and other members of Georgetown University and the surrounding community
Criminal background check clearance, child protection registry clearance, drug and alcohol testing clearance, and any other requirements outlined by OSSE, Georgetown University, and relevant regulations
Must be able to: lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Use a wide range of motion, including but not limited to, lifting, holding, and setting children down, sitting down and standing up, getting up off of and down onto the floor, moving quickly, walking, running, hopping, dancing, pushing, pulling, and bending.
Work at least two hours daily outside in temperatures between 32 and 90 degrees in a variety of weather conditions such as, sunny, cloudy, overcast, and ground conditions that are dry, damp, wet, or snowy.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification, trainings, and other certification, are required within 30 days of employment.
Continuing qualifications during employment
Background checks and alcohol and drug testing
Annual professional development (currently 21 hours)
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Nice To Haves

Have earned at least one of the following: Associate’s degree (or higher) in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies or a closely related field
Two or more years as an assistant teacher in a licensed child development center
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, time management, flexibility, and communication skills.
Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Responsibilities

Implements developmentally- and age-appropriate education activities and nurturing care
Creates and maintains a safe and healthy environment
Builds relationships with families
Works collaboratively as a member of the GLELC team.
Complies with statutory, regulatory, licensing, and policy requirements