Young Toddler

Joyful Care Children's Academy
Suffolk, VA

Job Description

Job Description


About This Role

The Teacher Assistant plays a crucial role in creating a nurturing environment for young children, working collaboratively with the teaching staff to design engaging activities and promote quality education. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. This position involves observing children's interests and progress, documenting and sharing this information with parents and staff, and contributing to the development of a positive and inclusive classroom culture.

What You'll Do

  • Support the design and implementation of curriculum activities that cater to children's diverse needs and interests.
  • Participate actively in daily classroom activities, ensuring a clean and organized environment, and maintaining the availability of necessary materials.
  • Foster open communication with parents through regular discussions and progress updates, promoting a sense of community and shared responsibility.
  • Model positive behavior, encouraging children to develop self-help skills and good hygiene practices.
  • Assist in transitioning children smoothly from home to the childcare center, ensuring a seamless daily routine.
  • Adhere to all center policies and state regulations, upholding the highest standards of care and education.
  • Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to continuously enhance teaching skills and improve overall quality.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director, responding to the evolving needs of the childcare center.
  • Drive the center vehicle(s)/transport children when necessary.

Requirements

  • Must pass a health screening.
  • Must clear full background check & TB Test.
  • Have childcare experience in a classroom setting
  • Have reliable transportation
  • Begin immediately
  • Be dependable, reliable, flexible, with a positive personality
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • High energy.

Benefits

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full-time employee benefits after 60 Days
  • Annual pay increase
  • Center offered meals
  • Health insurance offered
  • Dental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

George Washington's Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

  • 2 Weeks' vacation time annually (Full-Time Employees only)
  • Vacation time for part-time is based on hrs. worked (0.002 accrue rate)
  • 7 paid sick days
  • Teacher to children ratios followed
  • Discount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)
  • Leave donation program offered
  • Breastfeeding area on site for nursing mothers
  • Continued focus on your professional development
  • Child Developmental Associate Credential (CDA) program paid for
  • Paid staff training/staff meetings
  • 2 paid on-site professional development days
  • Center closed on staff professional development days
  • School entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children only
  • School is deep cleaned daily
  • Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily
  • Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
  • Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
  • Your health and safety are our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following:

a. Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations

b. Hand Washing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations

Posted 2026-06-29

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