Assistant Daycare Teacher

COUNTRYSIDE DAYCARE & PRESCHOOL; Mountainhome (PA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

A local daycare and preschool in Pennsylvania is seeking a teaching assistant to support lead teachers and engage with children. The role offers part-time or full-time hours, with responsibilities including nurturing care, maintaining a safe classroom, and assisting in the implementation of curriculum. Ideal candidates have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with flexibility in their work schedule. Compensation is between $13.00 and $16.00 per hour, based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Dependability and commitment to working with children.
• Flexibility in hours.
• One year of teaching experience preferred.
• Two years of childcare experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teachers with curriculum implementation.
• Provide nurturing care to children.
• Help children develop independent and social skills.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom.
• Comply with state regulations.

Skills

Creative skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our team! You will be assisting our lead teachers with implementing curriculum, assisting in classroom coverage during lunch breaks, and providing support to the Director as needed.

This position is ideal if you love working with children, but may not have full-time hours to commit to a work schedule. We want someone with strong creative and organizational skills, and who can develop strong relationships with faculty, students, and families to create an engaging learning environment.

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Paid Holidays

Compensation

Hourly Rate / Benefits: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact and encourage children in activities during the day.
• Provide nurturing care while helping them develop independent skills.
• Help children learn appropriate social skills.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with activities for the children.
• Assist in the maintenance of the classroom as a clean, organized, and safe place for the children to spend time.
• Must comply with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of Countryside Daycare and Preschool.

Teacher Requirements

• Classroom experience in working with children is required.
• Dependability and commitment.
• Flexibility

Certification & Documentation (Pre-employment)

• HS diploma or GED
• PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance (within the last four years)
• PA State Police Clearance (within the last four years)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (within the last four years)
• Two Reference Letters (indicating the number of hours working directly with children)
• Mandated Reporter Child Abuse Online Training (within the last four years)
• Mandated 10 Hours Health and Safety Training through Better Kid Care.
• First Aid and Pediatric CPR training (within the last year)

Time Commitment

Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm (part-time) or 9:00am-6:00pm (full-time with 1hr lunch).

Equal Opportunity

Countryside Daycare & Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Required)