Assistant Teacher

Stepping Stones Preschools; Elkland (PA); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly work environment

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to advance

Job summary

Stepping Stones Preschools in Elkland, PA seeks a dedicated Assistant Teacher who is fun loving and caring, with a passion for making a difference in young children's lives. This full‑time role emphasizes a safe, nurturing classroom where teaching is paired with hands‑on activities for early development.

Experience with infants and toddlers is preferred. You will work within a supportive team that values training, ongoing learning, and opportunities for advancement while maintaining a positive,

Qualifications

• 1+ years of child care experience, especially with children under 5.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Professional and dependable with a friendly demeanor.
• Able to multitask, stay organized, and meet changing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily classroom functions for a class of children.
• Implement lesson plans focused on physical, social, and emotional growth.
• Prepare materials and maintain a safe, organized classroom environment.
• Attend staff meetings and follow health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work early morning or closing shift.

Skills

Child care experience

Excellent communication

Professionalism

Team player

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

Stepping Stones Preschools -

We are currently looking for dedicated Assistant Teachers who are fun loving and caring individuals, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young children. Our teachers are highly responsible and highly reliable! We are looking for a positive role model for our young students! This is a year- round position. We are here to provide our students with an exemplary early education!

We are specifically looking for individuals with prior experience working with infants and toddlers.

Being part of The Learning Depot Team include:

• The opportunity to make a difference in a child's life
• A working environment in which team members respect one another
• Clear expectations, necessary resources, and support to meet children’s needs
• Training and opportunities for continual learning and development for staff
• Opportunity to advance
• Friendly work environment

A teacher assistant is responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. The Teacher implements the lesson plans which includes activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provides materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. The Teacher prepares materials and classrooms for class activities and conducts all activities in a safe, organized, and productive manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Supervises and manages daily functions for a class of children
• A desire to make every moment a teachable one
• A commitment to nurturing, inspiring, and delighting the children in your care
• A passion for creating lifelong learners
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Provides an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages creativity, exploration, and decision‑making by the children
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behaviour at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Ability to work early morning or closing shift

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• 1+ years of child care experience, specifically with children under the age of 5.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanour and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Strong organisation skills, able to multi‑task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to interact with students of all ages and skill levels
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programmes, child safety, and potential emergency situations

Job Type: Full‑time

Experience:

• Assistant teaching: 1 year

Serious inquiries need only apply. This is a full time position that requires someone that has a passion for working with our young students.