Teacher Assistant- DC Early Learning Program

Make a Difference Everyday

What You Will Do (A current CDA or ECE is required in order to qualify for this position. It must be indicated on your resume!)

The Teacher Assistant 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.

Why Join Everstand?

At Everstand, we believe every young person deserves safety, support, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to thrive. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization serving more than 1,000 children annually across 12 locations in DC, MD, PA, and WV. You’ll join a team of approximately 500 professionals committed to strengthening youth, families, and communities.

Essential Functions

• Interact with students in a developmentally 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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This position regularly requires flexible hours and punctuality.

What experience and education do I need?

• At least 2 years’ experience working in the Early Childhood Education setting.
• Experience working with Infant and Toddlers highly preferred
• 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. (Required)
• Certification(s) MUST be indicated on your resume

Other Job Requirements

• 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.
• Work flexible hours including some evenings, as needed.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work cooperatively with others

What Does the Benefits Package Look Like?

• Generous Paid Time Off: Three weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays, providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave: Paid sick and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on the first day of employment.
• Free Employee Health Insurance: Employee-only medical coverage provided at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses after three months of employment.
• Additional Benefits: A variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefits supporting financial, personal, and professional well-being.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Duties may change based on organizational needs.

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