Working Title Child Development Center Assistant Teacher- Portsmouth
Role Title Education Support Assistant
Role Code 29141-SW
FLSA Nonexempt
Pay Band 01
Position Number 295W5523
Agency Tidewater Community College
Division Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range $14.31 per hour, part time
Emergency/Essential Personnel No
EEO Category E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No
Work Schedule
Varies, center hours are 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Part time- up to 29hr per week
Sensitive Position No
Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Assistant Teacher of the Child Development Center aids the Lead Teachers in classroom. The Assistant Teacher will adhere with compliance measures established by state licensing regulations set forth in maintaining a high-quality early childhood program according to Virginia’s Unified Measurement System and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).
Functional Responsibilities: Assist with the implementation of planned lessons to support learning and child development. Support program health and safety measures in the classroom. Serve and supervise mealtimes that reflect family style dining. Always ensure the supervision and accountability of children in care. Maintain appropriate child to teacher ratios. Helps arrange for and/or serve appropriate snacks or meals where applicable. Helps prepare, arrange and maintain indoor and outdoor activity areas and materials to accommodate daily schedules. Interacts with children and youth using approved child guidance and youth development techniques. Observes program participants for signs that may indicate illness, abuse, or neglect and reports as directed. Incumbent is a mandatory reporter to Child Protective Services as prescribed by local policy in the case of suspected incidences of child abuse and neglect. interact professionally with employees, parents, and local community members. Provides parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their child or program activities.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Additional Considerations
Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential
Operation of a State Vehicle No
Supervises Employees No
Required Travel
N/A
Posting Number WGE_2577P
Recruitment Type General Public - G
Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 06/10/2025
Job Close Date 07/10/2025
Open Until Filled No
Agency Website TCC.EDU
Contact Name
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/85886
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