The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting the lead teacher and classroom team, the day-to-day management of the classroom, ensuring the health and safety of all children at all times and providing engaging and developmentally appropriate activities.

Everstand is not a federal or state agency. It is an independent not-for-profit organization that serves over 1,000 children annually across 12 locations. You would join about 800 teammates across DC, MD, PA, and WV that empower youth and their families to flourish within their community.

• Interact with students in a developmental appropriate manner.
• Accompany students to and from destinations.
• Provide support to the instructional program, field trips, and student activities.
• Provide direct supervision to students throughout the day.
• Work with individual students to reinforce learning of material initially presented by the teacher.
• Assist with the implementation of the positive discipline policy.
• Maintain a primary care group and complete developmental screenings and assessments.
• Represent Everstand by being responsive, caring and informative in communication with parents, other teaching staff and the organization at large.
• Participate effectively in all mandatory professional meetings including admission, review, parent conferences and in-service professional development as requested by the Center Director.

• At least 2 years’ experience working in the Early Childhood Education setting.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) in infant and toddler credential required or an AA degree in ECE or an AA degree (or higher) in any subject area.

• Demonstrate familiarity with cultural patterns existing within a community that may influence the behavior of children.
• Work effectively as a member of a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of childcare.
• Establish appropriate relationships with students and parents on a group and individual basis, gaining their confidence and trust.
• Accept supervision and feedback.
• Work flexible hours including some evenings, as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work cooperatively with others
• CPR/First Aid
• CPS
• TB
• Physical
• Federal and State Fingerprinting Background Checks
• Drug screening and Alcohol test (Pre-Employment and Random)
• A proof of COVID Vaccine

Everstand is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply for vacancies as appropriate.