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Teacher and Teacher's Assistant

SHINING STAR EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2025

Looking for Teachers and Teaching Assistants

Looking for qualified teachers and assistants to work with Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Key Responsibilities• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.• Ensure a healthy classroom environment — including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience
.• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Current Police Clearance and Child Protection Registry
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. ( may get within 30 days of employment)
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening/drug and alcohol test

Educational Requirements•
Teachers must have a Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in Early Childhood Education.
Teaching Assistant must have a CDA

compensation: depending on education and experience
employment type: full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.69 - $31.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Health insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $32

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