Dawn to Dusk Child Development Center (CDC) is a licensed childcare facility with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) for the District of Columbia. Established in 1967, Dawn to Dusk CDC strives to provide High-Quality Early Childhood Education to families in the Ward 8 community. Our two locations offer a developmentally appropriate, culturally diverse learning environment, serving children ages three months to 12 years. One of our two locations has a Non-Traditional program open until midnight, Monday - Friday. We dedicate ourselves to serving the needs of young children through Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) promoting the growth of all children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language skills and problem-solving).
We seek dedicated and creative individuals to Lead our Preschool and Infant Classrooms.
As a Teacher's Assistant, you will:
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment for all children in the classroom.
- Help to build and maintain positive relationships with families and colleagues.
- Assist the lead teacher as requested in using the Creative Curriculum to design and execute age-appropriate educational programs that are developmentally appropriate.
As a Teacher's Assistant, you must:
- Have at least two years of working with children in a professional setting
- Be fully vaccinated or willing to obtain vaccination against COVID-19 (required)
- Have an updated health certificate and TB test or willing to obtain
- Drug and alcohol testing - mandatory upon employment
- Pass background and fingerprinting check.
- Have the ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
- Commit to furthering your education and training.
- Have CPR Certification (preferred)
- Have a Child Development Certificate (CDA) (preferred)
We offer a supportive work environment with 401(k), employee assistance programs, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance.
Suppose you are a passionate and caring individual and love working with children. We encourage you to apply for this exciting Preschool Teacher opportunity.
Compensation: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
*Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Your Experts in Child Development and Education
Dawn to Dusk Child Development Center LLC offers an accredited Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKeep) that has the same standards as DCPS. We are committed to providing a comprehensive program that focuses on the growth and development of the whole child.
Our new school year program includes STEAM learning, Computers and Technology, Social-Emotional Health, Language Arts, Foreign Language, American Sign Language (ASL), and Fitness and Health.
Dawn to Dusk Child Development uses the creative curriculum as the framework for all learning activities. This creative curriculum has been aligned with common core standards that prepare our Pre-K students for kindergarten and sets-up the path for future learning.
Work with us!
At Dawn to Dusk, we strive to provide our students with the highest quality educational resources. Therefore, acquiring talented and dedicated staff is one of our primary goals.
Are you a talented and passionate educator? Are you interested in making a difference for the children of the District of Columbia, and especially those in the Ward 8 community?
Are you a lifelong learner, always striving to grow and develop professionally? Does working with children warm your heart?
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