From birth through age five, children develop a sense of emotional security, form relationships, and

　　learn social skills. Young children depend on early childhood educators for physical care; their survival

　　depends on attentive, nurturing adults. The responsiveness of early childhood educators to the social,

　　emotional, and physical needs of young children has a profound influence on children’s development

　　and learning.

　　The work of the part-time Assistant Teacher requires simultaneous attention to teaching and caregiving, meeting young

　　children’s needs for nurturance while maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

　　This position is meant to cover the critical hours of Monday through Friday - 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.Duties and Responsibilities

　　Competencies

　　• Experience caring for young children ages 0-5 years

　　• Experience working with children and families in a child care center

　　• Knowledge of Child Development

　　• Respectful communication: responsive listening, problem-solver, initiates crucial conversations

　　Child Development

　　• Curriculum for young children includes personal-care routines, schedules, environments, and interactions

　　that meet children’s individual needs and reflect diverse perspectives and interests

　　• Developmentally appropriate environments promote exploration, discovery, learning, health, and safety

　　for all children in all domains

　　• Supportive of children’s feelings, perceptions, behaviors, and interactions, and seeks to understand them

　　• Values play as essential to a young child’s development and learning

　　Child Care Operations

　　• Attentive supervision of children: knows classroom enrollment, constantly scans classroom/playground to

　　ensure safety, and closely monitors children by constantly taking attendance

　　• Implementation of hygiene practices

　　• Implementation of and support for nutrition routines

　　Customer Service

　　• Creates an atmosphere of joyful learning community

　　• Friendly greeting to each and every parent/visitor

　　Job responsibilities listed herein are intended to be a thorough representation of the duties, responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this specific

　　role at the time of hire but should not be considered all-encompassing as actual responsibilities may evolve to include additional duties as assigned based on

　　organizational and operational needs.

　　Qualifications

　　• Ability to pass a Child Care Background Investigation (per DHS licensing)

　　• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds

　　• Ability to reach, run, sit, squat, stoop, and walk

　　• Knowledge of blood-borne pathogens, and ability to implement safety procedures (including for

　　diapering, nutrition, First Aid)

　　• Possession of or ability to become Infant-Child First Aid/CPR certified

　　• 12+ college course units of Early Childhood Education preferred

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　　Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.

　　Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.