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Job Overview

This position is located, just a few blocks from the U.S. Capitol, on the campus of Georgetown Law.

The Assistant Teacher works directly under the guidance of a Lead Teacher, providing support in planning, initiating, and implementation of appropriate daily activities that promote positive development and learning based on the strengths, interests, and needs of the children. They also assist the Lead Teacher in communicating regularly with parents and guardians about their child's activities and development.

Work Interactions

This position reports to the Director of Georgetown Law Early Learning Center (GLELC). The position also interacts with university families that include student, faculty, and staff, and enrolled families from the greater metropolitan community.

Georgetown Law Early Learning Center helps to support the University's mission by addressing faculty, staff, and student families' need for the early education and care of their young children.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Must have earned at least one of the following: Associate's (or higher) degree in any field (from an accredited institution); OR A high school diploma (or its equivalent) AND a current Child Development Associate credential; OR A high school diploma (or its equivalent) AND certification of training and competence in the field of early childhood AND will earn a CDA credential by December 2023.

• Work collaboratively in a team and independently; build positive relationships; communicate clearly and effectively; demonstrate flexibility and reliability; exhibit respect, empathy, and care for the children and their families, colleagues, and other members of Georgetown University and the surrounding community.

• Criminal background check clearance, child protection registry clearance, drug and alcohol testing clearance, and any other requirements outlined by OSSE, Georgetown University, and relevant regulations.

• Must be able to: Lift and carry up to 40 pounds

• Use a wide range of motion, including but not limited to, sitting down and standing up with children, getting up off of and down onto the floor, moving quickly, walking, running, hopping, dancing, pushing, pulling, and bending.

• Work at least two hours daily outside in temperatures between 32 and 90 degrees in a variety of weather conditions such as, sunny, cloudy, overcast, and ground conditions that are dry, damp, wet, or snowy.

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification, trainings, and other certification, are required within 30 days of employment.

Please note: The District of Columbia's Office of the State Superintendent of Education requires COVID-19 vaccination for employment in this position, reference Mayor's Order 2021-109 - COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adults Regularly in Schools or Child Care Facilities and for Student-Athletes.

Continuing qualifications during employment

• Background checks and alcohol and drug testing

• Annual professional development (currently 21 hours)

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Preferred qualifications

• Have earned at least one of the following: Associate's degree (or higher) in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies or a closely related field; OR A high school diploma (or its equivalent) AND a current Child Development Associate credential.

• One or more years as an assistant teacher in a licensed child development center.

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Current Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Work Mode Designation

This work mode designation for this position is On-Campus.

Pay Range:

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

$18.40 - $27.09

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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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.