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Job Overview

Toddler Assistant Teacher, Hoya Kids Learning Center – Georgetown University

This position implements program activities under the direct supervision of Lead Teacher(s) and assists the Lead Teachers (further referred to as “Teacher” in this PD) in providing developmentally appropriate care and early education to children of Staff, Faculty, and Students of the University by:

Duties include but are not limited to:

Creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environment for childrenConducting programs and activities that implement the emergent curriculum of the classroom.Developing and maintaining mutually supportive relationships with individual parents that enable both parents and teaching staff to meet each child’s individual needs,Monitor and Support each child’s individual development.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Director of Hoya Kids Learning Center, with day to day guidance and direction from the classroom teacher(s) and Assistant Director. All child care center staff work with this position and report to the Director. The ability to interact with staff, families and children of Hoya Kids, and GU students is necessary for the smooth operations of the Center.

Requirements and Qualifications

Minimum educational credentials:

CDA or equivalent or,Associate degree or higher in any field or,60 hours of college-level coursework in any field

Interest in working in an environment with young children is required. Must have strong relationship and communication skills. Ability to work well in a team as well as independently, communicate effectively and respectfully to children, families and colleagues and show flexibility and open mindedness.  Basic computer/technology experience required.

The Hoya Kids Learning Center classrooms and playgrounds are the working environments. This requires lifting of children and materials up to 40 lbs. Sight and sound supervision is required within classrooms, playgrounds, and outdoor (campus walks). Walking on campus is required. Lifting of boxes and moving furniture is required.  Walking around campus almost daily with class. Ability to be active with children (music and movement activities), sit on floor, get on child’s level (by stooping, squatting, or bending). Regular exposure to communicable illnesses, and bodily fluids.

Experience working in a high-quality early childhood program preferred.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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Managers for Hybrid and On-Campus positions may also submit requests to post a salary range following the parameters listed above, but posting this information is not required.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$17.50 - $26.16

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.