KeenLogic

Managed IT services: cloud, networks, software

Teacher Aide

Early Childhood EducationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWashington, DC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least six months of experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, preferably infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, is required.
Experience planning and/or implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments is required.
Experience working independently and as part of a team is required.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required, or the ability to obtain them before starting; certifications must include an in-person, hands-on skills portion, and online-only certifications are not accepted.
The ability to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate is required.
The ability to support the day-to-day delivery of childcare services is required.
The ability to communicate effectively and professionally, orally and in writing, maintain confidentiality, proactively observe emerging needs, take initiative without directives, lift up to 50 pounds, perform physical activities throughout an eight-hour shift, maintain reliable attendance, and remain flexible with scheduling is required.

Responsibilities

Provide active, alert, and engaged supervision of children while maintaining accountability and prescribed child-to-staff ratios.
Bring relevant information or issues concerning staff, children, and families to the attention of the Lead Teacher and Directors.
Provide childcare, including diaper changing or toileting, feeding, and comforting, while meeting children's physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
Prioritize health and safety by conducting daily child health and safety checks, responding appropriately to illness, injury, and emergencies, monitoring special health and dietary needs, following cleaning and sanitation guidelines, and using universal precautions.
Participate in developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and assessment planning, implementation, and documentation; monitor learning and development and proactively provide input to classroom teachers.
Assist classroom teachers and staff in fostering a positive learning environment and use developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Maintain compliance with applicable House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Center rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
Treat children, families, and staff with dignity and respect and establish positive relationships with children, family members, and coworkers.
Contribute to the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
Complete classroom logs, child records, and other documentation accurately and on time while maintaining data confidentiality.
Use materials and resources effectively, monitor supplies and inventory, and advise administrators of resource needs or issues.
Return items to designated storage areas and maintain classroom and Center organization.
Promote awareness of healthy practices, including eating habits, nutrition, and exercise, as appropriate.
Support children and families through transitions involving enrollment and withdrawal, classroom changes, daily home transitions, and activities.
Participate in limited-term and long-term projects and initiatives, after-action reviews, and feedback activities.
Attend ongoing professional development and demonstrate continual growth.
Perform other official duties and assigned special projects.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children is preferred.

Teacher Aide
KeenLogic is seeking a Teacher’s Aide to join our team at the House of Representatives Childcare Center on Capitol Hill. The purpose of the House Childcare Center (HRCCC) is to provide full-day, year-round quality childcare for children of the Members of the House of Representatives, their staﬀ, and House support personnel.

The Teacher Aide supports the Lead Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children at the House of Representatives Childcare Center (HRCCC). This role plays a critical part in maintaining classroom structure, supporting daily routines, and ensuring the physical, emotional, and educational needs of each child are met. The ideal candidate is dependable, attentive, and passionate about early childhood education, with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional, team-oriented environment.

This position provides staffing support for both planned extended leave (such as parental or medical leave) and short-term, on-call coverage needs. Assignments may be full-time (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday) for defined periods, or short-term based on operational needs. Shifts are scheduled within operating hours (8:00 AM – 6:30 PM) and consist of 8 working hours with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. Some roles may require availability on short notice.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Six months minimum experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds, preferably infants, toddlers, and preschool aged
Experience in planning and/or implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments
Experience working independently and as a part of a team
Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications (or be able to obtain prior to start)
- Certification must include in person/hand-on skills portion; online only certifications will not be accepted
Be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security checks as deemed appropriate

Job Expectations

Ability to support the day-to-day delivery of childcare services.
Ability to demonstrate effective and professional communication skills, both orally and in writing, maintains confidentiality.
Ability to proactively observe emerging needs and willingness to take initiative without directives.
Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, pushing, and pulling throughout an 8-hour shift.
Ability to maintain consistent and reliable attendance required. Flexibility with scheduling as needed.

Description of Work

Provides active, alert, engaged supervision of children. Maintains accountability and adheres to prescribed child to staff ratios.
Brings to Lead Teacher and Directors’ attention any relevant information or issues concerning or related to staff, children, and/or families.

Provides care for children including changing diapers/toileting, feeding, and comforting; ensures all children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional needs are met.
Prioritizes health and safety; conducts daily child health and safety checks; monitors and responds appropriately to illness, injury, and other emergency situations. Maintains awareness of all special health and dietary needs. Follows cleaning and sanitation guidelines and utilizes universal precautions.
Participates in developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum and associated assessment planning, implementation, and documentation. Monitors child learning and development and proactively provides on curriculum and assessment to classroom teacher(s).
Assists classroom teacher(s) and other staff with fostering a positive learning environment for assigned classroom(s). Utilizes developmentally and situationally appropriate behavior management techniques.
Develops familiarity and maintains compliance with all applicable legal requirements including House, Committee, CAO, and House Child Care Canter rules, practices, policies, and procedures.
Treats all children, families, and staff with dignity and respect, allowing for individual differences.
Establishes positive relationships with each child, family member, and coworker.
Remains calm in challenging situations.
Contributes to the classroom, House Child Care Center, and CAO team; shows initiative towards the improvement of provided services by sharing ideas and participating in meetings.
Accurately completes classroom logs, child records, and other classroom documentation in a timely manner as assigned. Maintains accurate records and logs in a timely and organized fashion and ensures that data confidentiality is maintained.
Uses materials and resources effectively; informs administration of unusual problems and unanticipated constraints of resource requirements in a timely manner. Monitors usage and inventory levels of all supplies and materials and advises administrators of related needs and issues.
Returns relevant items to designated storage areas and maintains organization throughout the classroom and Center.
Promotes awareness of healthy practices (e.g., eating habits, nutritional content, exercise) as appropriate.
Supports children and families through transitions including enrollment and withdrawal, between classrooms, to and from home each day, and between activities throughout the day.
Participates in special limited term and long-term projects and initiatives; participates in after action reviews and provides feedback as appropriate.
Seeks and attends ongoing professional development and demonstrates an attitude of continual growth.
Performs other official duties and special projects assigned.

About the Company

KeenLogic

Managed IT services: cloud, networks, software

KeenLogic provides IT managed services with a focus on cloud infrastructure and big data, network engineering and administration, software engineering and development, and data center migration for federal and commercial clients. Its approach starts with consulting to understand each client’s mission and objectives, then assembling a tailored team of cloud, software, and network experts who hold necessary clearances and management experience. The company delivers an end-to-end technical strategy and executes projects on time and on budget, ensuring fast, integrated implementation. KeenLogic differentiates itself through its SDVOSB status, federal-area experience, and the ability to match the right specialists to each project’s mission criteria for rapid delivery. Its goal is to deploy highly qualified IT personnel to support national defense and other IT-intensive missions, delivering high-quality results for both government and commercial customers.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Founded: 2012

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