Assistant Preschool Teacher

Association for Early Learning Leaders; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set regular schedules, weekends off

Paid time off after 90 days

Bonuses after 90 and 180 days

Tuition assistance for Child Development Associates

Paid conferences and professional development

Discounted childcare, if available

Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit

Guaranteed 40 hours per week

Supplemental insurance options

Team building events

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in Camp Hill seeks compassionate individuals eager to support teachers and nurture children. Ideal candidates will have 2500 hours in paid childcare or babysitting. Responsibilities include closely supervising children, fostering a positive team environment, and meeting center policies. Enjoy benefits like paid time off, bonuses, and paid professional development. This full-time commitment offers a chance to make a positive impact in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• 2500 hours of documented babysitting or childcare experience.
• Ability to acquire required clearances.
• Physical capability to care for small children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children closely while adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to a positive team environment.
• Nurture by demonstrating kindness and compassion.
• Build relationships with respect for diversity and individuality.
• Meet all center policies and regulations.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Team environment contribution

Kindness and compassion

Respect for diversity

Job description

Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to break into the field of early childhood education? Do you love promoting literacy and active play? Do you want to make a lasting, positive impression on the littlest learners?

We’re looking for people like you who want to begin or advance in a career providing classroom support to teachers and sparking creative joy!

Benefits/Perks

• Set regular schedules, weekends off
• Paid time off after 90 days (and for your birthday)
• Ten paid holidays
• $250 bonuses received 90 days and 180 days after the hire date
• Child Development Associates tuition assistance (we had seven employees utilize this full tuition assistance this year)
• Pay increases for educational milestones (Child Development Associates - 9 credits)
• Paid conferences, professional development, and one-week orientation
• Discounted child care, if available
• Direct deposit is offered with bi-weekly pay
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance is offered for short-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision,
• Company events for team building
• Collaborative teacher recognition using the Nectar app (gift cards and rewards)
• Coffee and snack bar stocked in the lounge

Responsibilities

• Supervise children closely while adhering to all health and safety guidelines
• Enthusiastically contribute to a positive team environment
• Nurture others by demonstrating kindness, compassion, and gratitude
• Respect diversity, creativity, and individuality to build relationships
• Ensure all center policies and center regulations are met

Requirements

• 2500 hours of documented paid babysitting or childcare experience
• Acquire required clearances
• Communicate respectfully with children, coworkers, and families
• Physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, including diaper changing

About Us

At Inspiration Station ELC, we take pride in inspiring hearts to dream big. Our vision is to build foundations for dreams and make an impact on the future of the young and old by focusing on play and developing a love of reading. We deliver Inspiration Station’s INSPIRE core values: Integrity, Nurture, Support, Passion, Inspiration, Relationship, and Engage and focus on creating positive family relationships together.

We believe nurturing and engaging with teachers is just as important as caring for the children. To build comradery, we frequently hold staff events such as ax throwing, family picnics, bowling, catered luncheons, and we create inspirational t-shirts. Inspiration Station recognizes and appreciates each other so much that we use the Nectar app. In this Nectar App, teachers can give each other “kudos.