Job Description

Overview

Roanoke Valley Children's Academy is hiring for our educational team as a Teacher Assistant, where your dedication will directly impact the growth and development of young learners. In this role, you will support lead teachers in creating a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment for children across various early childhood classrooms from infant to six years old.

Responsibilities

Assist lead teachers with daily classroom activities, lesson planning, and educational exercises tailored to early childhood development. Supervise children during playtime, meals, naps, and outdoor activities to ensure safety and promote positive behavior management. Implement classroom management strategies to foster respectful interactions and encourage social skills among children. Provide basic caregiving duties such as diapering, infant care, toddler care, and assisting with personal hygiene routines such as hand washing etc. Maintain a clean, organized classroom environment that promotes safety and learning readiness.

Requirements

Prior experience working with children in settings such as daycare, preschool, babysitting, nannying, or similar environments. Knowledge of early childhood education principles, childhood development stages, and behavior management techniques. Certification or training in first aid and CPR is highly desirable to ensure safety during emergencies. Strong classroom management skills combined with patience, empathy, and excellent communication abilities. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team dedicated to nurturing young minds. A motivated individual who is excited to come to work daily. Reliability is a must!
Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off
Work Location: In person