Preschool/PreK Assistant Teacher

Two Birds is participating in DC's Pay Equity Funds Program!! Preschool/PreK Assistant Teacher Needed - Tenleytown Location - At Two Birds, we are inspired by the community that surrounds early childhood education: the children, the working parenthood community, and the teaching teams who support and educate our families. We take a holistic approach to early childhood education through our classrooms, our onsite coworking space, and our optional extracurricular classes. We are the first company in the United States to offer this model, and are committed to ongoing innovation within the industry and to modernizing how childcare looks and operates.

We are looking for someone who is not just passionate about teaching, but who is excited about working with our team to create the building blocks from within the classroom for Two Birds to implement an emergent Reggio-Emilia inspired approach. Our ideal candidates are caring, dedicated, and knowledgeable early childhood professionals who embrace an open mindset when working with children and colleagues and who are passionate about both teaching and continuing to develop their own skill sets. Two Birds is committed to developing quality programs that foster community while reflecting our mission. As a result, we rely on a talented team to work together seamlessly to create a center that incorporates quality care, technology, and a hands-on approach with its parents, children, and employees to redesign the traditional child care experience.

Essential Functions

1. Creating positive, welcoming, and nurturing environments for children and their families, including building relationships and engagement opportunities with families

2. Implementing a high quality, developmentally appropriate program that fosters community, inspires Reggio-Emilia based learning, and reflects our mission. A background in Reggio-Emilia teaching is not required.

3. Developing weekly lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelines and meeting, planning and collaborating regularly with team members

4. Documenting children’s learning and development and tracking their progress

5. Supporting children with daily routines such as eating, sleeping, and toileting

6. Participating in parent-teacher conferences and utilizing all tools to ensure effective ongoing communication with families

7. Participating in all required training and professional development opportunities

8. Maintaining a clean and safe learning environment in compliance with laws and regulations and maintaining records and compliance with Two Birds policies and procedures

Essential Requirements

1. Child Development Associated (must be valid)

2. Bachelor’s or AA degree in any field (in lieu of a CDA)

3. 2 years of experience within early childhood care and education

4. Interest in implementing new concepts to innovate and transform traditional childcare practices while maintaining adherence to licensure and quality programming

5. Meets minimum preparation, experience and/or any state required credentials to comply with all applicable state regulations

6. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds

Salary and Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits package for full-time employees includes:

1. Medical, vision, dental (with many plans at no premium for single coverage)

2. 401K plan

3. Educational Benefits

4. Free Coffee (and tea)

5. 18 PTO days + 11 federal holidays (also closed 3 days for Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas and New Years)

Hours: Full-time applicants must be able to work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (shifts vary and are based on a 9-hour work day with a one hour lunch break).

Job Type: Full-time

Starting pay rate is $23.43 per hour (could be higher depending on Education, this is the CDA rate) - Pay equity rates to be determined by OSSE's educational requirements and qualifications, and by the position held at the center.

Two Birds participates in the E-Verify program. Two Bird's does not discriminate based on Federal, State and Local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.43 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you vaccinated for COVID19? This is an OSSE requirement.
• Do you have a current CDA or AA/BA degree?
• What age group would you want to work with?

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20016 (Required)

Work Location: In person