Pre-K Teacher Assistant (Head Start Teacher Assistant) - (#SOCO)

Children's Center•Courtland, VA

65d•$19

About The Position

The Children's Center is looking for highly motivated individuals to join our teaching team! Our preschool program builds the solid academic foundation students need for future success. In our school, classes are led by a dedicated, caring team of teachers who value open communication with parents. Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play, combining structured learning experiences with play activities designed for each developmental stage. Our Teachers… Implement our research-based Creative Curriculum that promotes discovery and exploration as a way of learning. Enjoy leading and assisting with structured activities both in the classroom and on the playground. Ensure all Virginia Licensing and Head Start/Early Head Start regulations are followed to ensure child safety and to maintain a high-quality classroom. Communicate directly with parents to build healthy partnerships that promote the child's success and healthy development. Stay dedicated to our mission in order to build an educational foundation for each child to grow cognitively, emotionally, and physically each day. Our teacher assistants work with the Lead Teacher as a team to create a fun and engaging classroom. We are most interested in applicants who… Have 1-3 years of experience working in a classroom Have familiarity of Virginia Licensing regulations. Have CPR/First Aid training Flexibility with work hours and scheduling Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Requirements

Early Childhood Education Preschool Certificate or an Associates Degree in any field or higher
1-3 years of experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Have 1-3 years of experience working in a classroom
Have familiarity of Virginia Licensing regulations.
Have CPR/First Aid training
Flexibility with work hours and scheduling
Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Implement our research-based Creative Curriculum that promotes discovery and exploration as a way of learning.
Enjoy leading and assisting with structured activities both in the classroom and on the playground.
Ensure all Virginia Licensing and Head Start/Early Head Start regulations are followed to ensure child safety and to maintain a high-quality classroom.
Communicate directly with parents to build healthy partnerships that promote the child's success and healthy development.
Stay dedicated to our mission in order to build an educational foundation for each child to grow cognitively, emotionally, and physically each day.
Our teacher assistants work with the Lead Teacher as a team to create a fun and engaging classroom.