Floater Teacher Assistant

Floater Teacher Assistant

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Job Overview

Floater Teacher Assistant implements program activities under the direct supervision of Lead Teacher(s) or Classroom Assistant Teacher(s) and assists in providing developmentally appropriate care and early education to children of Staff, Faculty, and Students of the University by :

• Creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children
• Support the Center staffing requirements (staff to child ratios) by covering the duties of an Assistant Teacher when a core teaching staff member (teaching staff assigned full-time to a particular classroom) is absent from the classroom
• Conducting programs and activities that implement the emergent curriculum of the classroom.
• Developing and maintaining mutually supportive relationships with individual parents that enable both parents and teaching staff to meet each child's individual needs.

Requirements and Qualifications

Must hold a high school diploma and a Child Development Credential OR an Associate's degree or higher OR 60 hours of college-level coursework in any field. Experience working with young children is required. First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days is required. Required computer experience to include email, and basic word processing.

Other required skills :

College coursework in early childhood education, child development or a related field is preferred. 1 year experience in a high quality Early Childhood program is preferred. First Aid and CPR certification prior to employment is preferred.

Work Interactions

The Floater Teacher Assistant reports to the Director of Hoya Kids Learning Center, with day-to-day guidance and direction from the Assistant Director and / or classroom teacher(s). All child care center staff and Georgetown University student assistants work with this position. The ability to positively interact with staff, families and children of Hoya Kids, and GU students is necessary for the smooth operations of the Center. The operating license of the Center can be jeopardized if compliance with regulations (staff-to-child ratios, sanitation, etc) is not maintained. Declining enrollment may occur if quality care and positive relations are not established and maintained with families, who are Faculty, Staff and Students of the University.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website : https : / / hr.georgetown.edu / mode-of-work-designation .

Pay Range :

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is :

$17.95 - $26.84

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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Submission Guidelines :

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

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EEO Statement :

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Benefits :

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website .

To apply, visit https : / / georgetown.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com / en-US / Georgetown_Admin_Careers / job / Main-Campus / Floater-Teacher-Assistant_JR23739-1

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