What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood - Teacher Aide YWCA Richmond position at Acquire4Hire?
Summary
The Sprout School is a dynamic, inclusive early childhood center with five locations throughout the city of Richmond. We are committed to providing high-quality education to children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing child-led inquiry, collaborative learning, and the belief that children are capable, competent, and full of potential.
Position Overview
We are seeking a supportive, dependable Teacher Aide to assist classroom teachers in creating a warm, engaging, and safe learning environment for children. This role is ideal for someone beginning their early childhood education journey and eager to learn in a collaborative, child-centered setting.
Duties
YWCA Richmond
http://www.YWCARichmond.org
http://www.sproutschoolrva.org/
MISSION: YWCA Richmond is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
VISION: We will transform individual lives and our community by creating access to opportunities, strengthening resilience, and advancing equitable systems for lifelong success.
The Sprout School is a dynamic, inclusive early childhood center with five locations throughout the city of Richmond. We are committed to providing high-quality education to children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Our program is inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing child-led inquiry, collaborative learning, and the belief that children are capable, competent, and full of potential.
Position Overview
We are seeking a supportive, dependable Teacher Aide to assist classroom teachers in creating a warm, engaging, and safe learning environment for children. This role is ideal for someone beginning their early childhood education journey and eager to learn in a collaborative, child-centered setting.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
YWCA Richmond
http://www.YWCARichmond.org
http://www.sproutschoolrva.org/
MISSION: YWCA Richmond is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
VISION: We will transform individual lives and our community by creating access to opportunities, strengthening resilience, and advancing equitable systems for lifelong success.
Salary : $16 - $16