Teacher Assistant - Full Time
Valley Health System•Winchester, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
An Assistant Teacher works with the supervising teacher to provide direct care and meet the needs of the children enrolled at the Child Care Center. This position helps maintain a safe and sanitary environment, as well as shares ideas and assists in providing a stimulating atmosphere to support the ongoing development of the children. This role helps the program maintain all operational codes and meet licensing requirements.
Requirements
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
- An assistant under the age of 18 years of age shall always work under the direct supervision of the provider or substitute provider.
- Direct supervision means being able to hear or see the assistant and children at all times.
- An assistant 18 years of age or older shall not be left alone with children in care for more than two hours per day.
- An assistant 18 years of age or older who is left alone with children in care shall have: Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department; and Current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department.
- EXCEPTION: An assistant who is a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse with a current license from the Board of Nursing shall not be required to obtain first aid certification.
- An assistant 18 years of age or older who meets the requirements for a substitute provider may act as the substitute provider when the provider is absent from the home for more than two hours.
- Sworn Statement or Affirmation for Child Care Program required.
- Additional Child Abuse Registry background check required for individuals residing outside State of Virginia in the past five years based on previous state of residency.
- A qualified applicant shall be able to perform all duties outlined in the job description, and meet or exceed the minimum standards required in the licensing regulations set forth for licensed childcare centers.
Nice To Haves
- Education in the field of early childhood education is preferred.
- Experience in the field of early childhood education is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and meet the needs of the children enrolled at the Child Care Center.
- Help maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
- Share ideas and assist in providing a stimulating atmosphere to support the ongoing development of the children.
- Help the program maintain all operational codes and meet licensing requirements.
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
