Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington·Washington, District of Columbia
The Teacher Assistant supports the lead teacher in maintaining a safe and stimulating educational environment for children. Key duties include implementing IEP strategies, managing classroom activities, and collaborating on student progress and documentation.
At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.
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The Teacher Assistant (TA) will assist the Teacher in promoting a healthy, positive, safe, stimulating and structured educational environment for children. The TA will also provide support to the classroom teacher and children by assisting with developing, preparing and implementing strategies within plans for personal outcomes.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and shall meet one of the following qualification requirements: Have earned a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent AND have a current CDA credential, which specifies that the individual is qualified to serve as an Assistant Teacher for the age classification with whom he or she will work; OR Have earned a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent AND have a certification of training and competence in the field of early childhood education or early childhood development from a duly authorized vocational high school, provided that he or she earns a CDA credential within two (2) years of the effective date of these regulations; OR Have earned a high school diploma, GED, or its equivalent AND have at least one (1) year of supervised occupational experience working with children in a licensed District of Columbia Child Development Center or its equivalent in another jurisdiction; provided that he or she earns a CDA credential within two (2) years of the effective date (January 2017) of the OSSE regulations; OR Have earned an Associate’s degree (AA) or more advanced degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education or Higher Education Accreditation. Experience in behavior management and/or working with students with disabilities a plus. Previous experience with “Creative” curriculum desired. SKILLS and COMPETENCIES: Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in English, both verbally and in written form. Knowledge of Early Childhood Learning Domain. Benefits Package: Robust Professional development and training opportunities Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan with company match Company-paid and supplemental life insurance Short Term/ Long Term disability Group Life Insurance and AD&D Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits Flexible spending accounts Paid vacation, sick and personal leave 11 paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee referral bonus program Parenting leave Pet’s Insurance Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:45 AM - 4:45 PM or 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Market context
In the District of Columbia, classroom teacher openings are often shaped by ongoing demand in public charter schools and schools serving underserved communities. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates with a bachelor’s degree, a clear commitment to teaching, and alignment with the school’s mission; benefits may include medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, and graduate tuition support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show experience or interest in serving diverse student communities.