Teacher Assistant (CDA or AA Degree Required)

Position Summary

The Early Learning Center (ELC) provides high-quality early childhood education and early intervention for children with and without disabilities in an inclusive learning environment.

The Teacher Assistant works closely with classroom teachers and other staff to support childrens learning development safety and daily needs while helping maintain a positive nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate classroom activities.

• Support teachers with daily classroom instruction and routines.

• Assume responsibility for the classroom when the Teacher is absent.

• Plan and facilitate small-group learning activities.

• Provide appropriate care supervision and assistance to preschool children.

• Assist children with dressing toileting transitions and other daily-care needs.

• Maintain a clean safe and organized classroom environment.

• Follow all health sanitation safety and program procedures.

• Communicate professionally with parents and document parent communications.

• Participate in staff meetings parent meetings professional development and training activities.

• Support children with developmental behavioral and physical needs.

• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment for all children.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR

• Associate degree (AA) in Early Childhood Education.

• Ability to work effectively with young children in an educational or childcare setting.

• Strong communication teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow established classroom health safety and sanitation procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Ability to bend stoop kneel and transition between sitting and standing.

• Ability to assist children with dressing toileting and other personal care needs.

• Ability to safely transfer and assist children using wheelchairs strollers chairs therapy equipment changing tables and cribs.

• Ability to respond appropriately to children who may run bolt or require immediate intervention.

• Ability to assist with emergency evacuation procedures when necessary.

• Ability to safely support children with developmental behavioral and physical disabilities.

Additional Requirement

Candidates must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their first day of employment.

Schedule & Location

• Location: SE Washington DC

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Schedule: MondayFriday

• Available Shifts: 8:00 AM5:00 PM or 8:30 AM5:30 PM

Compensation

• $23.43/hour for candidates with a CDA

• $24.80/hour for candidates with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Equal Opportunity Employer

V-Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin ethnicity gender age marital status sexual orientation disability veteran status or any other legally protected status.