Teacher Assistant- DC Early Learning Program

About this role

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What You Will Do

The Teacher Assistant is responsible for supporting the lead teacher and classroom team, the day-to-day management of the classroom, ensuring the health and safety of all children at all times and providing engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.

• Why Join Everstand?

At Everstand, we believe every young person deserves safety, support, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to thrive. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization serving more than 1,000 children annually across 12 locations in DC, MD, PA, and WV. You’ll join a team of approximately 500 professionals committed to strengthening youth, families, and communities.

• What Does the Benefits Package Look Like?
• Generous Paid Time Off: Three weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays, providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave: Paid sick and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• Free Employee Health Insurance: Employee-only medical coverage provided at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses after three months of employment.
• Additional

Benefits

A variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefits supporting financial, personal, and professional well-being.

Essential Functions

• Interact with students in a developmental appropriate manner.
• Accompany students to and from destinations.
• Provide support to the instructional program, field trips, and student activities.
• Provide direct supervision to students throughout the day.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning of material initially presented by the teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of the positive discipline policy.
• Maintain a primary care group and complete developmental screenings and assessments.
• Represent Everstand by being responsive, caring and informative in communication with parents, other teaching staff and the organization at large.
• Participate effectively in all mandatory professional meetings including admission, review, parent conferences and in-service professional development as requested by the Center Director.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position regularly requires flexible hours and punctuality.

What experience and education do I need?

• At least 2 years’ experience working in the Early Childhood Education setting.
• Experience working with Infant and Toddlers highly preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) in infant and toddler credential required or an AA degree in ECE or an AA degree (or higher) in any subject area.
• Certification(s) MUST be indicated on your resume

Other Job Requirements

• Demonstrate familiarity with cultural patterns existing within a community that may influence the behavior of children.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of childcare.
• Establish appropriate relationships with students and parents on a group and individual basis, gaining their confidence and trust.
• Work flexible hours including some evenings, as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work cooperatively with others
• Other Duties
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Duties may change based on organizational needs.

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