Direct Hire Non-IT: Early Childhood Education Teacher

Job Description:

Title: Child Care Aide

Location: Richmond, VA 23298 (Onsite)

Duration: 03-06 months with possible extension

Job Summary:

The Child Care Aide assists teaching staff in implementation of activity planning and provides a safe, secure environment for children six weeks to fourteen years of age. This job ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. This job also makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potential.

The Child Care Aide communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members. This position supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.

Experience Required:

• 1-2 years previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age (paid or unpaid) in an educational setting.
• Experience PREFERRED: 1-2 years’ experience working with children in an educational setting, preferably early childhood.

Education/training Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Education/training Preferred:

• Minimum of 24 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature).
• Preferably looking for candidates pursuing their CDA or getting their bachelors in some education field.
• Independent action(s) required:
• Respond to the needs of children.
• Implement lesson plans for assigned classroom.
• Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents as directed.
• Ensure that the classroom is clean, neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks
• Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):
• Supervise volunteers when in their assigned classroom.

Additional position requirements:

• All positions are required to be available for shift rotations and weekends as negotiated during interview.
• Preparation of the environment for classroom activities is required.
• Closing down the classrooms in a manner that supports infection control, a pleasing environment in terms of aesthetics and readiness for the next class assigned to that area is required.
• Reviewing the area for safety both indoors and outdoors is essential.
• Preparation of lesson plans for weekends assigned is required.
• Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adult

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

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Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.