Teacher Assistant - Full Time

About the role

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. The 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, shares ideas, and assists in providing a stimulating atmosphere to support the ongoing development of the children. The role also helps the program maintain all operational codes and meet licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to children enrolled at the Child Care Center.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
• Share ideas and assist in providing a stimulating atmosphere to support children's ongoing development.
• Help the program maintain all operational codes and meet licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Assistants under 18 must always work under direct supervision of the provider or substitute provider (able to hear or see the assistant and children at all times).
• Assistants 18 or older may not be left alone with children for more than two hours per day.
• If an assistant 18 or older is left alone with children, they must have current CPR certification (appropriate to children's age) from approved providers (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, National Safety Council, or a community college/hospital/rescue squad/fire department issued within the past two years) and current first aid certification from approved providers (or issued within the past three years by similar institutions).
• Exception: Registered nurses or licensed practical nurses with a current nursing license are exempt from the first‑aid certification requirement.
• Assistants 18 or older who meet substitute‑provider requirements may act as substitute provider when the provider is absent 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 Virginia in the past five years, based on previous state of residency.

Education

Education in the field of early childhood education is preferred.

Experience

Experience in the field of early childhood education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Able to perform all duties outlined in the job description and meet or exceed the minimum standards required in the licensing regulations for licensed childcare centers.
• Physical Demands: Level 5 (Child Care Center).
• FLSA Classification: Non‑Exempt.

Benefits

• Zero‑Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: Incentive‑Based Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account for childcare
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
• Professional development opportunities
• Discounts to on‑campus dining and other perks

Pay

Pay Range: $17.00 – $20.40 per hour.