Assistant Infant Teacher

Bright Light Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated assistant teacher to join their team focused on nurturing young minds. This full-time role offers the chance to work with children aged three to five, fostering a safe and stimulating environment. With a commitment to professional growth, the position includes opportunities for further education funded by the state. Employees enjoy a four-day work week, paid holidays, and comprehensive benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Zahnversicherung

Sehversicherung

Bezahlte Feiertage

PTO

Ermäßigter Kinderbetreuung

Qualifications

• Mindestens zwei Jahre Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit jungen Kindern, vorzugsweise mit Kleinkindern.
• Muss als Assistant Group Supervisor mit DHS qualifizieren.

Responsibilities

• Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Lehrern zur Planung und Umsetzung von Lehrplänen.
• Schaffung eines sicheren und anregenden Klassenraums für Kinder.

Skills

Erfahrung mit jungen Kindern

Teamarbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Geduld und Fürsorglichkeit

Education

CDA-Zertifizierung

Frühkindliche Erziehung

Job description

Bright Light Academy is seeking an experienced assistant teacher to join our infants' teaching team. The ideal candidates will have at least two years experience working with young children, preferably between the ages of three & five years old, be a team player & have a passion for early learning. Candidates MUST qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor with DHS to be considered. CDA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other teachers to plan & implement daily lesson plans & activities.
• Help create a safe & stimulating classroom environment for the children in your care.
• Monitor & engage with children during playtime, meals, personal hygiene & other daily routines.
• Provide individual & group support to children as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's development & progress.
• Complete child assessments & participate in parent/teacher conferences.

Qualifications:

• Two+ years experience working with young children, preferably with infants.
• Must qualify as an Assistant Group Supervisor or Group Supervisor with DHS.
• Pass state, federal & child abuse background checks.
• Be able to pass a drug test.
• Be 18 years or older & able to work in the United States.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be able to lift up to 40lbs, see, hear & sit on the floor with children.
• Must be patient, nurturing & able to create a positive learning environment.
• A CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education, Children & Families or Child Development are preferred.

Position Overview:

• There is room for growth in this role with funding from the state to further staff's education in the early learning field.
• This is a full-time, year-round position.
• Pay range starts at $17-$18 per hour ($33,500 - $35,500 annually), relative to experience & education (higher for degreed teacher), with an additional pay increase based on performance & education at the end of a 90 day probation period.
• Full-time staff also receive paid holidays, PTO, sick-time, dental & vision insurance, reduced child care & more.
• Full-time staff work a four-day work week.

Bright Light Academy does not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or sex.