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Center Assistant

VCU School of Education
Richmond, VA Intern
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026
At VCU, we Make it Real through learning, research, creativity, service and discovery — the hallmarks of the VCU experience. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers. VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity, where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

The Child Development Center is seeking part-time Center Assistants to provide classroom coverage and support early learning throughout all center classrooms. Center Assistants are scheduled for shifts for 5 - 8 hours in classrooms ranging from ages 16 months to 5 years old. A Center Assistant will help classroom teachers with a variety of responsibilities.

Unit: School Of Education MBU

Department: SOE Teach Lrng CDC

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support classroom teachers in delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting self-regulation and behavior development, and responding to teacher requests and needs in a timely manner.
  • Support students in developing self-help skills including: diapering, toilet-training, hand-washing, first-aid, cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Model professionalism, engages in self-reflection, self-led continuous improvement, seeks out feedback from administrators and classroom teachers, and performs duties constructively.
  • Float among classrooms to provide bathroom breaks or planning coverage.
  • Maintain flexibility and cooperativeness.
  • Be mindful of classroom lesson instruction, behavior management, classroom environment and children's needs.
  • Maintain objective-based weekly lesson plans and prepare materials necessary for classroom teachers to carry out activities and lessons.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and respond to administrative needs, including licensing needs and NAEYC standard requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Weekly availability of at least 20 hours, not to exceed 29 hours.
  • Fingerprint, Background Check Approval.
  • High School Diploma, GED Equivalent.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills among colleagues and parents.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Early Childhood classroom experience.
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in related field.

Salary Range: $18.00

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 5- 8 hour shifts

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Contact Information

Contact Name: Tessa NeSmith

Contact Email: nesmithtr@vcu.edu

Salary : $18

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