Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $18.00
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
generous tuition benefit
retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee Discounts
well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement

Job Description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a premier urban public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. Known nationally for its commitment to diversity, research excellence, and creative discovery, VCU offers a dynamic and supportive environment for employees to thrive professionally and personally. The university is widely recognized as one of the best employers for diversity, fostering a culture where innovation and collaboration are deeply ingrained. Situated in an urban setting, VCU serves a large and diverse student population and offers numerous opportunities for career development and advancement within an institution dedicated to impactful teaching, research, and service.

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Job Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED equivalent
  • CPR/first aid certification
  • Weekly availability of at least 20 hours, not to exceed 29 hours
  • Fingerprint, background check approval
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills among colleagues and parents

Job Qualifications

  • Early childhood classroom experience
  • Bachelor's or Associate's degree in related field
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills among colleagues and parents

Job Duties

  • Support classroom teachers in delivering age-appropriate activities, promoting self-regulation and behavior development, and responding to teacher requests and needs in a timely manner
  • Support students in developing self-help skills including diapering, toilet-training, hand-washing, first-aid, cleanliness and hygiene
  • Model professionalism, engages in self-reflection, self-led continuous improvement, seeks out feedback from administrators and classroom teachers, and performs duties constructively
  • Float among classrooms to provide bathroom breaks or planning coverage
  • Maintain flexibility and cooperativeness
  • Be mindful of classroom lesson instruction, behavior management, classroom environment and children s needs
  • Maintain objective-based weekly lesson plans and prepare materials necessary for classroom teachers to carry out activities and lessons
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and respond to administrative needs, including licensing needs and NAEYC standard requirements

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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