Primary Assistant Toddler Teacher

Ascension Episcopal Day School
Norfolk, VA

Summary

Ascension Episcopal Day School is accepting applications for a fulltime Assistant Teacher. Pay is $15 per hour with some benefits. Hours 7:45-4:45pm .


Ascension Day School serves children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. Our program is designed to cultivate the cognitive, social, physical, creative, spiritual, and emotional development of each child in a caring educational environment . The Assistant Toddler Teacher will be responsible for helping the Lead Teacher develop and maintain a nurturing and creative community for 12 students ages 12-26 months. We are an early education center not a day care and we have high expectations for quality interactions between teachers and students.

Duties

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
  • Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and stimulating classroom environment.
  • Assist in the implementation of curriculum conducive to the cognitive, physical, social, creative, spiritual and emotional development of young children.
  • Actively engage students in activities and explorations that encourage curiosity, creativity, movement, and problem-solving appropriate to their development levels.
  • Model developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Assist in the maintenance of attendance and childcare records for the classroom.
  • Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating information on a continuous basis and attending staff meetings.
  • Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current child development practices.
  • Consistently maintain open and friendly relationships with each child's family.
  • Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
  • Assist with school health practices including cleaning/sterilizing the classroom throughout the day and basic childcare routines such as diapering, cleaning noses, and washing hands.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:
  • One year of experience in an early education center.
  • Some college-level courses in early education or a related field.
  • Early education training including knowledge of early education teaching methods and child development theory.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Benefits

BENEFITS INCUDE:
  • 6 paid and 6 unpaid for personal/vacation leave, as well as 6 paid and 6 unpaid days of sick leave per school year.
  • Receive paid holidays benefits.
  • We encourage you to play with the kids and have fun both indoors and outside!
  • Competitive wages for early education.
  • Paid trainings for professional development.
  • Potential for advancement and promotion.
  • Our Angel Fund provides extra money for staff emergencies and up to 6 weeks of maternity/paternity leave.
  • Three days of sick leave can be used as "Mental Health" days.
  • Two bonuses a year.
  • Gift cards and breakfasts/lunches given as extra thank-you recognitions throughout the year.
  • One paid doctor visit per year plus paid vaccines and gift cards up to $150 for vaccines.
Posted 2026-01-15

Recommended Jobs

Business Director - Emerging Payments Strategy & Analytics

Capital One
McLean, VA

Business Director - Emerging Payments Strategy & Analytics The Emerging Payments organization develops and maintains innovative payment experiences for Capital One customers, including digita…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-18

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Gastroenterology in Virginia (21805)

Lancesoft INC
Richmond, VA

Doctor of Medicine | Gastroenterology Location: Virginia Employer: Lancesoft Inc Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Join a dyn…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-27

Senior Budget Analyst

Credence
Fort Belvoir, VA

Overview At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Travel Management (DTS) Specialist

ACT1 Federal
Arlington, VA

Position Title: Travel Management Specialist Location: Arlington, VA Category: Contingent Schedule (FT/PT): FT Travel Required: NA Shift: Day Remote Type: On-site Clearance requi…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-15

Automotive Service Technician

Colonial Ford Truck Sales, Inc
Richmond, VA

We are looking for a Ford Certified Service Technician to join our growing team! The right candidate will have a strong service technician background and Ford certification. The day-to-day duties incl…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Sterilization Technician

P4D - The Dental Co. of Leesburg
Leesburg, VA

Job Title: Sterilization Technician  Location: The Dental Co of Leesburg Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 10:00am to 7:00pm Pay: $17-$20 an hour Join Our Team as a Dental Sterilization…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-21

Director of Finance

Mc3 Partners
McLean, VA

Director of Business Analysis, Planning and Financial Operations This key leader will play a critical role in supporting strategic decision-making, ensuring financial stability, and providing insi…

View Details
Posted 2025-12-30

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Privacy-preserving Machine Learning and Analytics

Capital One
McLean, VA

Principal Associate, Data Scientist - Privacy-preserving Machine Learning and Analytics Data is at the center of everything we do. As a startup, we disrupted the credit card industry by indiv…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-31

Host Based Systems Analyst III

Solutions³ LLC
Arlington, VA

Title: Host Based Systems Analyst III Description:   Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical provide remote and onsite …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14