Floater/teacher Assistant - Henrico, United States - New Beginnings Learning Center

Description

• Cover staff lunches to ensure classrooms stay in ratio
• Supervise children during lunch, on the playground, and during nap
• Assist in the cleaning, preparation, and maintenance of classrooms
• Assist lead teacher in material preparation and making
• Follow the expected Virginia guidelines in interacting with children treating each child with respect, supporting independence, and meeting the child at their developmental level
• Helps children to work cooperatively in an atmosphere of respect, using models of behavior and intervention demonstrated by the teacher
• Reports accidents and concerns immediately to the teacher
• Works with the leads to learn about the philosophy of Virginia to further understand the goals of the class and the school
• Carries out all specific procedures and responsibilities as outlined by the NBLC staff handbook and Lead

• Ability to work well with children
• Experience with leading children/youth activities
• Knowledge of youth/children programs
• Ability to work as a team member in a dynamic, complex environment and organize time and workload effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all levels of staff, the public, and program participants while maintaining objectivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, participants, and parents.
• Demonstrated problemsolving ability.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job including frequent standing, walking bending, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Ability to use various sports equipment used in the program.
• Ability to work with different age groups

• Current Tuberculosis test
• 16 hrs of childcare training(online )
• Complete Central Registry and state background check and fingerprints

• High school or equivalent (required)

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday