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Company Name : Arlington County, VA
Location : Arlington, VA 22206
Position : PRE-K TEACHING ASSISTANT (PART-TIME)
Job Description : Position Information
The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a part-time Pre-K Teaching Assistant to be responsible for assisting the afternoon program at the year round Gunston Preschooler’s Program. This position serves a diverse audience of up to twenty preschool children daily, from three to five years of age, including children that may have disabilities.
Duties include:
Assisting with the daily supervision of students inside and outside the classroom, including field trips;
Encouraging independent and positive decision making in children, including addressing behavior issues;
Preparing instructional materials, classroom displays and instructional activities;
Operating and maintaining instructional equipment intended for classroom use, as well as organizing necessary supplies and equipment;
Advising the Recreation Supervisor (Play School) and Lead Early Childhood Assistant of any special needs or problems of individual students;
Attending all staff meetings, recommended training programs and seminars;
Complying to governmental standards, program policies and administrative regulations; and
Performing other duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
Minimum:
High school diploma/GED; and
Two (2) years of experience in early childhood education/recreation.
Substitution: Additional education in Recreation, Early Childhood Education/Development, or a related field can be substituted for experience.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Performing as a teacher/teaching assistant in a preschool, daycare, or school environment;
Assessing the needs of preschool age children;
Training staff on pre-school issues;
Developing relationships with parent groups or community organizations, including working with a culturally diverse populations; and
Knowledge of Arlington County and Virginia Department of Social Services State licensing regulations.
Special Requirements
This selected employee will be required to:
Complete 16 hours of training a year related to Early Childhood Education;
Obtain CPR and First Aid Certifications within one (1) month of employment;
Complete MAT- Medication Administration Training (provided by employer) and Daily Health Training within 90 days of employment;
Provide negative TB results or submit to a TB screening; and
Complete additional background checks to meet licensure requirements.
If the applicant possesses a license and drives to meetings/trainings, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant’s official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant’s driving record.
A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Covid-19 Vaccination: Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety, and wellness for all staff. In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination. For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation. Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.
Additional Information
Work Hours: This position operates year-round, part-time, 30 hours weekly. Monday – Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., including meetings 1-2 times per month and occasional morning and weekend hours. This is a Part-Time job that pays based on hours worked.
The official job title is Early Childhood Assistant.
Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Please do not give “see resume” as a response to the questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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