Experienced Teacher Assistants
Bright Start Learning Center
Alexandria, VA
Summary TEACHER ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION ** Bright Start Learning Center & Preschool is seeking qualified candidates for Early Education Teacher Assistants. Our hours of operation are 7:30 am - 6:00 pm. These are permanent positions as we try to expand our team of top-notch early childhood educators. If you are looking for a great team and a supportive working environment, this is the place for you! **
About US
Bright Start Learning Center & Preschool is a premiere Early Learning Center and Preschool serving children ages 6 weeks through 5 years old in a welcoming, nurturing, and loving environment. At Bright Start, we take pride in our team of passionate, caring, and educated teachers who work relentlessly to ensure that our little ones receive the best education and care.
About YOU
In this role, you will use your knowledge in early childhood education and your passion for teaching to create an inviting and happy environment where each child can learn and grow. Your experience in using a developmentally appropriate curriculum will serve to prepare children for a smooth transition to their next class. Your positive disposition and genuine love of children will assist the Bright Start team in educating, caring for, and learning from all of our kids each and every day! Duties TA JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interact with children
- Prepare breakfast, lunch, and snacks while teaching dining skills and manners
- Teach children age-appropriate cognitive skills
- Help children get dressed, change diapers when needed, and assist in potty training
- Assist in evaluating children’s social development and physical well-being
- Assist lead teacher in developing daycare curriculums
- Assist in designing and imparting lessons catering to each student’s abilities
- Provide constant supervision of children
- Encourage children to take part in class and recreational activities
- Model communication skills during all activities
- Perform research activities to develop educational materials to aid classroom instruction
- Assist older children with family-style meals and use the facilities
- Assess the physical and emotional comfort of the children by providing them with a safe environment
- Organize entertainment classes such as fine arts, music, and dance lessons and encourage students to participate
- Assist in inventorying classroom supplies and educational equipment
- Maintain a clean environment, toys, and educational equipment
- Handle emergencies by employing knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Adhere to the requirements and timelines expressed by the Lead Teacher
- Communicate children’s status daily to parents
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have at least 1 year of job experience with children (Preferred but not required.)
- Must have a high school diploma, equivalent high school diploma or higher
- Must exhibit good communication skills through speaking, listening comprehension, and writing
- Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the position, including frequently moving around, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid certified or able to become certified
- Must have basic computer skills to access emails, utilize the internet, and compose Word documents
- Child care training
- Certification in Early Childhood
- Substitute Teaching
- CPR/First Aid certifications
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Professional Development Assistance
- Employee Discount
Posted 2025-10-19
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