Posted August 23, 2026
Early Childhood - Teacher Assistant/Floater
Wildwood Academy
Norfolk, VA, US
Full Time
15USD - 17USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
About This Role
Leads supportive activities that promote a nurturing environment and encourages child development by working alongside Teachers and the Director to plan and implement a high-quality educational program. Observes and documents child progress, making informing parents and staff of interests and progress through communication and collaboration.
What You'll Do
Requirements
Nice To Haves
About This Role
Leads supportive activities that promote a nurturing environment and encourages child development by working alongside Teachers and the Director to plan and implement a high-quality educational program. Observes and documents child progress, making informing parents and staff of interests and progress through communication and collaboration.
What You'll Do
- 12pm-530pm
- Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by child
- Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
- Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
- Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
- Follow all center policies and state regulations.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of professional child care experience.
- High energy.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- An understanding of child development.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
Nice To Haves
ECE Degree
CDA
