Teaching Assistant

About St. Paul's Episcopal PreschoolSt. Paul's Episcopal Preschool (SPEP), located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is a ministry of St. Paul's Episcopal Church serving children 18 months through age 5. Through a developmentally appropriate play-based and literacy-rich curriculum, SPEP seeks to promote a child's full potential - emotionally, socially, academically, physically, and spiritually.This 4 hours per day Teaching Assistant position (8:30 - 12:30, late August through early-June), works in partnership with and assists the Lead Teacher in the daily operation of the classroom (current opening is in Toddlers and 3 year-old classroom). In addition to work in the classroom, all instructional assistants attend in-service days, faculty/staff meetings, appropriate training sessions, and participate in several all-school events. Requirements:Be at least 18 years of age Have a high school degree or equivalent education Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate in early childhood educationSubmit to various background checks including those completed through the VA Department of EducationBe CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire (paid for by SPEP)Provide a Physician's Statement for a health screening as required by the Code of Virginia, Section 63.2-1716 Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a small group of children in a classroom. Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 30lbsPossess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absencesHave dependable transportation