Teacher Assistant - St. Mary Childcare Center - PRN

About the role

The Family Day Care Center provides support to our team members, located near St Mary's Hospital. The primary responsibility is to provide care and educational services to children under the supervision and guidance of the lead teacher (Teacher I).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and implements educational activities under the direction of the Lead Teacher.
• Supervises play activities, meals and rest time of the children.
• Maintains open communication with parents.
• Puts together supplies and materials for classroom activities.
• Performs functions to safeguard the children’s wellness and safety.
• Reports accidents and accurately records an incident report.
• Obtains certification to administer medication, administers medication and accurately documents the same.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the child served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the children’s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each child’s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge generally acquired through school experiences.
• Knowledge generally acquired through the completion of a high school education.

Qualifications

• Successfully meets the requirements indicated in the Code of Virginia and obtains and successfully completes background checks as required by the Code of Virginia.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support.

Pay

$16.32 - $23.15

Schedule

Hours are flexible but consistent with the needs of the children and the center.