Georgetown University·Washington, District of Columbia
The Assistant Teacher creates a nurturing and engaging learning environment by implementing developmentally appropriate activities for young children. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy space and building positive relationships with families and colleagues.
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Assistant Teacher, Georgetown Law Early Learning Center – Georgetown University. The Assistant Teacher creates a nurturing, responsive, and engaging learning environment; implements sound early childhood practices and developmentally appropriate activities, ensures healthy and safe spaces, and complies with Georgetown, OSSE, and other policies and regulations. This position is located, just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, on the campus of Georgetown Law.
Georgetown Law Early Learning Center (GLELC) helps to support the University’s mission by addressing the need for the early education and care of the young children of faculty, staff, and students.
This position reports to the Director of Georgetown Law Early Learning Center. The position also interacts with university families that include student, faculty, and staff, alumni, and enrolled families from the greater metropolitan community.
lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Use a wide range of motion, including but not limited to, lifting, holding, and setting children down, sitting down and standing up, getting up off of and down onto the floor, moving quickly, walking, running, hopping, dancing, pushing, pulling, and bending.
Work at least two hours daily outside in temperatures between 32 and 90 degrees in a variety of weather conditions such as, sunny, cloudy, overcast, and ground conditions that are dry, damp, wet, or snowy.
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification, trainings, and other certification, are required within 30 days of employment.
Associate’s degree (or higher) in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies or a closely related field
Two or more years as an assistant teacher in a licensed child development center
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, time management, flexibility, and communication skills.
Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification
This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation [https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation].
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$18.40 - $27.09
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website [https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/].
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://policymanual.hr.georgetown.edu/200-hiring-and-employment/201-equal-employment-opportunity-affirmative-action/]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law [https://georgetown.box.com/s/jkc3kxwrf56e1n2km0jh1vj09fvanw70].
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website [https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/].
Market context
In the District of Columbia, assistant teacher openings are typically driven by ongoing classroom staffing needs in early childhood and school settings. These roles are competitive because employers look for dependable, energetic candidates who can meet state or accreditation requirements and comfortably support children both indoors and outdoors. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, then confirm your education, experience, and physical readiness before applying.
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