National Children's Center·Washington, District of Columbia
The Teacher Assistant helps plan and implement classroom activities and provides basic care for infants and toddlers. They are also responsible for maintaining room cleanliness and communicating progress to parents.
National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our Early Learning Center (ELC) strives to provide high-quality early childhood education and early intervention for children with and without disabilities in an inclusive educational setting. The Teacher Assistant participates in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and provides basic care for Infants and Toddlers enrolled in the program.
This position pays an hourly wage of $23.43 for candidates with a CDA and $24.80 for an associate's degree in early childhood education
·Assist with the planning and implementation of classroom activities · Assume responsibility for the classroom when the Teacher is absent · Maintain appropriate cleanliness of the room and materials including strict adherence to program sanitation and procedures · Lesson planning for small group activities · Ensure that written and verbal communication with parent consistently occurs and is documented · Participate in staff development training activities and learning opportunities · Present relevant information at team meetings and parent meetings when needed
· High School Diploma and Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate or AA degree in Early Childhood Education required
· COVID-19 - you are required to provide proof of vaccination prior to your first day of work
Lifting of up to 30 pounds is required. Other physical demands includes bending and stooping to assist children with dressing needs, toileting, transitioning from sitting on floor or chair to standing during classroom activities, transferring non-ambulatory children to and from wheelchairs, strollers, chairs, therapy equipment, changing tables, cribs, etc.
Children with a diagnosis such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration disorder, Behavioral problems, Cerebral Palsy, often will pull/jerk away or bolt/run from caregivers. The ability to intervene in these situations is required. Moving or lifting of any child may be required in an emergency situation (i.e. to assist toddlers in evacuating the building or to ascend or descend stairs) and/or to prevent injury on playground or other outdoor situations/activities.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, infant and toddler teacher assistant roles are often tied to steady early-childhood staffing needs, especially in programs serving very young children. Competition can be shaped by the required CDA or associate degree, COVID-19 vaccination proof, and the physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your credential documents and availability before applying.
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