Early Childhood Aide (CDA)

Delta-T Group connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. With over 35 years in business, we have built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term contract opportunities. Our client is seeking an Early Childhood (CDA) in Education K-12, with at least 1 year of experience working with children, to work in schools in the Washington DC area. SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY* Develop and deliver curriculum founded on the center's philosophies following childcare regulations and national standards.* Create positive learning environments including resources based on child directed learning.* Develop strategies to guide positive children's behavior.* Ensure the learning environment is clean, hygienic and safe.* Help develop teaching goals for the center and its teachers.* Assist the Academic Teacher in meeting academic and vocational goals through planned, structured instruction directed by the teacher.* Provide support to improve skills in the communication, physical abilities, social-emotional domains and self-care domains. * Ensures medications are delivered accurately and on time. * Follows infection control procedures. * Uses the individual plan to become informed about the clients' strengths, needs, preferences, interests, and accommodations as needed. * Communicates appropriately with stake holders - other employees, supervisors and managers.CLIENT'S AVAILABLE HOURS* Mon- Fri Schedule available* Immediate Start b>CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE* Minimum of 1 year of experience working with children* Ability to support students with diverse learning and behavioral needs * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Ability to pass required background clearances* Child Development Associates Degree and/or CDA is required.* Early Childhood Teaching qualifications, preferred.* Experience working in a childcare setting.* Fantastic organizational and teamwork skills.* Sound written and verbal communication skills.* A good understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework* Ability to complete and pass a State Criminal Background Check and State Child Abuse Background CheckDTG ADVANTAGES* Weekly compensation * Flexible scheduling options * Access to a wide range of client opportunities * Opportunity to build professional experience in education and behavioral health * Connection with one of the nation's largest referral agencies in the fieldDELTA-T GROUP COMPANY MISSIONDelta-T Group has been in business for over 35 years, and connects professionals with client opportunities within the special education, social service, behavioral health, and disability sectors. Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative referral solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.