Child Care Services Classroom Aid
Job Details
Full Job Description
Job no: 521558
Work type: Hourly
Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Graduate
School
Department: GS Childcare
Location:
Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Other
Job Description
Child Care Services Wage Pool positions perform various tasks as a Classroom Aide. Typical work may include supporting Lead Classroom Teacher in planning and execution of activities, professional development and training, general child care (diapers/toileting included), playing and engaging with young children in meaningful ways, lifting moving or carrying children as needed, and other tasks as required. Positions require compliance with qualifications as outlined by the Virginia Department of Social Services, as well as good communication, interpersonal and time-management skills. Some flexibility of schedule is also required.
Required Qualifications
Must study and have a thorough knowledge
of the Little Hokie Hangout Employee Handbook within 7 days of
hiring
Knowledge of and experience in early childhood programs,
such as experience in child care, child development, or early
education
Demonstrated ability to perform general administrative
tasks
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated
ability to teach effectively and build relationships in a learning
community
Willingness to adapt prior experience and skill to the
philosophy and goals of the program
Must submit to and pass
multiple background and criminal record checks
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in curriculum planning and
implementation
Experience with documentation of learning
experiences
Coursework towards certificate or degree in child
development, childcare administration, early education, or a related
field, or significant supervised programmatic experience
Strong
background in early childhood and/or cooperative childcare
programs
Comprehensive understanding of State licensing and
accreditation standards that affect programming, enrollment policies,
health and safety of children and teachers, interactions between
children and adults, and classroom environments.
CPR/first-aid
certified. (This can be handled upon hiring, but will require extra
time out of the classroom)
AMAT/EMAT/PMAT
certification
Teaching experience at any level
Pay Band
2
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
August 25, 2022
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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