Teacher Assistant

PCDC is seeking qualified candidates with experience in Early Childhood Education program. Our mission is to nurture and educate children and their families. We provide opportunities for education, parenting support, and resources to families in our communities.

We are looking for a Teacher Assistant for our Middlesex Head Start Center in Locust Hill, VA who is passionate about working with children, has excellent interpersonal skills, and possesses a love for education. The perfect Teacher Assistant will have great classroom management skills and be able to collaborate with the Lead Teacher to implement the curriculum.

Responsibilities:

• Help Teacher with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment
• Assist with small or large groups
• Supervise children in the classroom, between classes, and during recreation periods
• Give extra help to children who need special accommodations or more assistance
• Assist children with special learning requirements, including disabilities
• Attend Staff meetings and morning meetings with Lead Teacher
• Collaborate with the Teacher to identify any classroom challenges and recommend solutions
• Adhere to OHS Performance Standards and Licensing Standards
• Cultivate a "Culture of Safety" to ensure children are supervised and safe at all times.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or Higher.

Must be willing to obtain Preschool CDA credential within 8 months of hire.

**This is a full-time, temporary position**

Parent Child Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

We reserve the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting at any time without notice, or obligation, to any party.

Job Type: Full-time

$12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Required to wear a mask, common surface are sanitized regularly and hand sanitizer provided. Must be fully vaccinated

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Middlesex, VA 23092: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person