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Location

Alexandria, VA | United States

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Job description

Summary

Teachers and assistant teachers have the following professional responsibilities in meeting the goals of Children?s International School:

• to create a warm and loving atmosphere for the children entrusted to them; to engage in ongoing positive interaction with both children and adults in the school
• to plan daily activities which will help the child to develop socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually
• to provide a healthy and safe environment
• to be aware of each child?s personality, needs, and problems
• to see that meals and snacks are properly served to all children
• to notify parents to injuries and leave a copy in the files (see procedure in handbook)
• to keep accurate daily records of attendance and meal participation
• to see that each child understands the evacuation plan for fire drills
• to see that the housekeeping chores are carried out each day

Duties

Job Description for: Teaching Assistant (Aide)
Purpose: To assist the teacher in providing a warm and nurturing environment in which the child can grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually.

• To interact, initiate, and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
• To help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; always using consistent technique.
• To provide nurturing but also help the children become independent.
• To promote integral learning during snack times; to help the children learn good social skills.
• To maintain good communication with parents and to make each parent feel at ease with the preschool.
• To assist the teacher in planning activities for the group and to offer suggestions and information about the children.
• To develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the room.
• To assist the head teacher in record-keeping by assisting with observations regarding children?s health, behavior, and development.
• To function and help build a supportive team

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• At least one year (1820 hours) of verified experience in group care of unrelated children under six years of age.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to preschool children.
• Evidence of enough security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
• Sensitivity to children?s individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate and positive discipline.
• Dependability.
• Physical stamina
• current First Aid/CPR certification

Virginia Department of Education Requirements [online and free]:

• Virginia Pre-Service Training for Childcare Providers
• 2004 Health and Safety Training update
• Child Abuse and Neglect training
• Daily Health Observation Training

Benefits

Part time staff is not entitled to any benefits.

About Us

Children?s International School, based in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking an energetic, creative Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom. The ideal candidate enjoys working with children as they inquire about the world and explore their curiosities from their perspective. The ideal candidate also has a love for children and excitement for learning and is patient, calm, and flexible.

Duties Include:

• Maintain good communication with parents and make each parent feel at ease at the preschool.
• Promote positive behavior and good social skills with the children by applying consistent techniques in accordance with licensing standards.
• Interact with the children and encourage them in their activities during the day.
• Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the school.

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Qualifications:

At least two years of teaching experience in a licensed preschool or childcare program

Relevant education background: CDA, AA, BS/BA in ECE or a child-related field

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Dependable, enthusiastic, and committed

Ability to record significant individual and group behavior.

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