Shenandoah University’s Child Care Center is accepting applications for part-time benefited Teacher’s Assistant. The hours for this position will be from 12:30 -5:45 pm Monday through Friday located in Winchester, Virginia.

Purpose/Essential Job Function:

• This staff will help the teacher maintain an organized classroom that is positive, safe, fun and educational for the children.
• Assist teachers and their assistants in all aspects of their classroom and with the children. Assist director and assistant director in operational tasks.

Required Skills

Required Education Level and Experience:

• Be at least 18 year of age
• Have previous experience working with young children in a group childcare setting.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Have effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, great thinking skills, ability to focus on multi-tasks, cope with high stress levels, maintain confidentiality,
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, have physical dexterity, and have the ability to reach arms above head.
• Must be willing to receive 16 in-service hours, CPR, and First Aid annually, and attend staff meetings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the director, assistant director, teachers and assistants in daily activities and classroom needs; work a flexible schedule based on staffing needs
• Complete book orders, dishes, laundry as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in all classroom
• Keep an upbeat attitude
• Feed, diaper and interact with all children; take children outside daily; communicate with parents about their child’s day
• Clean and sanitize toys, cribs, tables and highchairs; stock and maintain diapers, wipes and ointment daily
• Learn and implement licensing regulations.

Required Experience

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through its faculty, administration, and staff diversity. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing how they can contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check and urine screening will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

Required Education Level and Experience:

• Be at least 18 year of age
• Have previous experience working with young children in a group childcare setting.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Have effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, great thinking skills, ability to focus on multi-tasks, cope with high stress levels, maintain confidentiality,
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, have physical dexterity, and have the ability to reach arms above head.
• Must be willing to receive 16 in-service hours, CPR, and First Aid annually, and attend staff meetings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the director, assistant director, teachers and assistants in daily activities and classroom needs; work a flexible schedule based on staffing needs
• Complete book orders, dishes, laundry as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in all classroom
• Keep an upbeat attitude
• Feed, diaper and interact with all children; take children outside daily; communicate with parents about their child’s day
• Clean and sanitize toys, cribs, tables and highchairs; stock and maintain diapers, wipes and ointment daily
• Learn and implement licensing regulations.