Assistant Teacher, Georgetown Law Early Learning Center

Georgetown University•Washington, DC

15d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located on the campus of Georgetown Law. The Assistant Teacher works directly under the guidance of a Lead Teacher, providing support in planning, initiating, and implementation of appropriate daily activities that promote positive development and learning based on the strengths, interests, and needs of the children. They also assist the Lead Teacher in communicating regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s activities and development. This position reports to the Director of Georgetown Law Early Learning Center (GLELC). The position also interacts with university families that include student, faculty, and staff, and enrolled families from the greater metropolitan community. Georgetown Law Early Learning Center helps to support the University’s mission by addressing faculty, staff, and student families’ need for the early education and care of their young children.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have earned at least one of the following: Associate's (or higher) degree in any field (from an accredited institution); OR A high school diploma (or its equivalent) AND a current Child Development Associate credential; OR A high school diploma (or its equivalent) AND certification of training and competence in the field of early childhood AND will earn a CDA credential by December 2023.
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.
Must be able to use a wide range of motion, including but not limited to, sitting down and standing up with children, getting up off of and down onto the floor, moving quickly, walking, running, hopping, dancing, pushing, pulling, and bending.
Must be able to 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.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment in this position.

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; OR A high school diploma (or its equivalent) AND a current Child Development Associate credential.
One or more years as an assistant teacher in a licensed child development center.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.
Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

Provide support in planning, initiating, and implementation of appropriate daily activities that promote positive development and learning based on the strengths, interests, and needs of the children.
Assist the Lead Teacher in communicating regularly with parents and guardians about their child’s activities and development.