Teacher Assistant (CDA) Job at NCC Inc, Washington DC

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  • NCC Inc
  • Washington DC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Our Early Learning Center (ELC) strives to provide high-quality early childhood education and early intervention for children with and without disabilities in an inclusive educational setting. The  Teacher   Assistant participates in the planning and implementation of classroom activities and provides basic care for Preschool/PK children (2.5-5 years) enrolled in the program. 

The ELC is located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in SE Washington, DC.

The hours of operation are Monday - Friday from 7:30a - 5:30p. This is a full time position from 8am - 5pm.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

  • High School Diploma and Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Assist with the planning and implementation of classroom activities 
  • Assume responsibility for classroom when the classroom teacher is absent
  • Maintain appropriate cleanliness of room and materials including strict adherence to program sanitation and procedures
  • Lesson Planning for small group activities
  • Ensure that written and verbal communication with parent consistently occurs and is documented 
  • Participate in staff developmental training activities and learning opportunities
  • Present relevant information at team meetings and parent meetings when needed
  • Family Service Plans outcomes and strategies

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Lifting of up to 30 pounds is required. Other physical demands includes bending and stooping to assist children with dressing needs, toileting, transitioning from sitting on floor or chair to standing during classroom activities, transferring non-ambulatory children to and from wheelchairs, strollers, chairs, therapy equipment, changing tables, cribs, etc.

Children with a diagnose such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Sensory Integration disorder, Behavioral problems, Cerebral Palsy, often will pull/jerk away or bolt/run from caregivers. The ability to intervene in these situations is required. Moving or lifting of any child may be required in an emergency situation (i.e. to assist toddlers in evacuating the building or to ascend or descend stairs) and/or to prevent injury on playground or other outdoor situations/activities.

COVID-19 Vaccination Information :

You are required to be FULLY vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Company Description

National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Job Tags

Full time, Outdoor, Monday to Friday,

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