Child Care Aide - N-Deck - Rotating

VCU Health • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

The Child Care Aide assists teaching staff in implementation of activity planning and provide a safe, secure environment for children six weeks to fourteen years of age. This job ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. This job also makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potentials. The Child Care Aide communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members. This position supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age (paid or unpaid).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 24 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature).

Responsibilities

• Respond to the needs of children.
• Implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
• Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents as directed.
• Ensure that the classroom is clean, neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks.
• Supervise volunteers when in their assigned classroom.
• Prepare the environment for classroom activities.
• Close down the classrooms in a manner that supports infection control and readiness for the next class.
• Review the area for safety both indoors and outdoors.
• Prepare lesson plans for weekends assigned.

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time Aide offers accepted by November 30th, 2025.
• $500 Sign On Bonus for part-time or PRN Aide offers accepted by November 30th, 2025.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees