What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Assistant position at Virginia Commonwealth University?
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- 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
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- School Of Education MBU
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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