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Job Description

An Assistant Teacher works with the supervising teacher to provide direct care and meet the needs of the children enrolled at the Child Care Center. This position helps maintain a safe and sanitary environment, as well as shares ideas and assists in providing a stimulating atmosphere to support the ongoing development of the children. This role helps the program maintain all operational codes and meet licensing requirements.

Sworn Statement or Affirmation for Child Care Program required. Additional Child Abuse Registry background check required for individuals residing outside State of Virginia in the past five years based on previous state of residency.

Education

Education in the field of early childhood education is preferred.

Experience

Experience in the field of early childhood education is preferred.

Qualifications

Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
A qualified applicant shall be able to perform all duties outlined in the job description, and meet or exceed the minimum standards required in the licensing regulations set forth for licensed childcare centers.

Physical Demands

FLSA Classification

Non-Exem

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.