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Childcare Assistant Teacher

Sentara Health
Suffolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Childcare Assistant Teacher for our Growing Up At Obici childcare center.

Full-Time Mon - Fri 40 hours / week

The Assistant Teacher Is knowledgeable of developmental early childhood methods and is responsible for assisting the teacher in the care and learning of children and developing lesson plans while following the curriculum. The Assistant Teacher assists with day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. This is a great opportunity for creativity and impacting children positively in their early years. Apply today if you have a positive attitude, love children, and want to work in a fun professional environment that supports the family and workplace. the daily program for the class.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (Required)

College level course work in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, psychology, or completion of Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). (Preferred)

Certification/Licensure

Driver's License - Certification - Other/National

Food Handlers Card - Certification - Food Service Certification w/in 90 days of hire

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI w/in 30 days of hire

Experience

  • 1 year Childcare


Keywords: #INDEED, Teacher, child development, daycare, preschool

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $17.78 - $25.53 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.


Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Salary : $5,250

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