At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

We offer:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance and 403B retirement savings with company match.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a gym, fitness classes, BB&T Branch, Employee Dining Room with discounted meals and an award-winning Child Development Center with a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition reimbursement, for both full and part-time employees!
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Gated Community with 24 hour Security
• Free covered parking

• Immediate (Day-One!) tuition assistance offered for full-time AND part-time roles! (some conditions apply)

The Assistant Teacher FT assists the classroom teaching team with planning and executing effective and developmental classroom activities for the various age groups. Assist with the children’s daily routine to ensure basic physical needs are established.

Shift(s):

Full Time

Hours will vary between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday-Friday

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain children’s daily routine (i.e. diapering, toileting, meals, and rest) to ensure basic physical needs are met
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of each child
• Maintain a safe and secure environment at all times
• Build and maintain an ongoing open and collaborative relationship with children and families
• Complete daily reports to communicate child’s daily activities to families
• Complete required VDSS and WCR documentation (i.e. accident reports, fire drill reports, medication authorization, etc.)
• Observe and complete notes on children for individualized planning and assessment
• Additional duties as assigned

EQUIPMENT:

• Computer, including Microsoft Office
• Photocopier
• Telephone
• Audio visual equipment
• Washing machine and dryer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, sit, sit on floor, lift, bend, stoop, reach, push and pull
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ with manual or mechanical assistance

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Successful completion of Teaching Strategies Gold training and Rater Reliability Test within 3 months of hire
• Knowledge of VDSS Regulations for Licensed Child Care Center
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language
• Knowledge of early childhood development
• Ability to work effectively with small children

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Knowledge of intergenerational programming
• Infant and child CPR and First Aid Certification

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or currently preparing to obtain a CDA
• Minimum six months experience in a childcare or teaching environment

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or approved related field
• One or more years in a teaching capacity

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Act on an understanding of interests, concerns, motivation and needs of children and families
• Ability to make sound decisions based on objective analysis of a situation
• Ability to embrace and show compassion through patience with and understanding of children and their individual needs
• Demonstrate commitment by meeting expectations as outlined in the Child Development Attendance and Scheduling Policy

Ask us how we are keeping our residents and employees safe during the COVID pandemic. Follow this link: https://www.wcrichmond.org/campus-policies-and-procedures

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.