Assistant Teacher

Catholic Health Initiatives; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player dedicated to improving children's health is seeking Co-Teachers to support early childhood education programs. In this dynamic role, you will assist in delivering quality educational experiences, maintain a nurturing environment, and engage with families. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and the ability to foster positive relationships. Join a compassionate team committed to making a difference in the Lancaster community, where your contributions will help shape the future of children's health and well-being.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 30 credit hours in early childhood education required.
• A.A/A.S degree in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher in delivering quality programs and services for children.
• Maintain a safe and engaging environment for children and families.
• Support communication of student progress to parents and colleagues.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Creative Thinking

Bilingual (Spanish)

Understanding of Inquiry and Play-Based Learning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 Credit Hours in Early Childhood Education

A.A/A.S Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

**Responsibilities**

Throughout the day Co-Teachers engage with the programs in ways that:

+ Assist lead teacher in the delivery of quality program, support and services for children and families accessing the childcare and early childhood education programs of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health.

+ Aid in planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans, special activities and provocations that facilitate active learning consistent with the philosophies and objectives of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health.

+ Support in preparing and maintaining a safe, healthy, inviting, nurturing and engaging environment for all children, families, and colleagues.

+ Maintain positive and proactive approaches to discipline and student behavior in accordance with the behavior policy, plans and mindful philosophies endorsed by CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health.

+ Support the Class Teacher in maintaining and regularly communicating accurate and complete records to students, colleagues and parents regarding students' progress, development, and needs as appropriate.

+ Assist in updating all necessary records accurately and completely on students and activities as required by laws, policies and school regulations.

+ Assist in multiple classrooms if/when the position requires it.

+ Encourages parent and community involvement.

**Qualifications**

**Education (including licenses, certifications):**

+ A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.

+ A.A/A.S degree in early childhood education / teaching from an accredited institution preferred.

**Experience required and preferred:**

+ Minimum of 1 year experience working with children in a childcare setting in an assistant teacher or teacher capacity..

+ Bi-Lingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

+ Experience with setting and tracking outcomes in a human service field.

**Skill Competencies:**

+ Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

+ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

+ Creative in their approach to their job.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of inquiry and play-based learning models.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and social barriers that can exist when accessing health-related services.

+ Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

+ Promote a positive team-based approach to care and learning.

**Overview**

CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is dedicated to improving the health of children and families by improving access linking families to care coordinating health-related services and providing clinical programs while serving as a leading voice in collaborative efforts to improve the health and well-being of the Lancaster PA community.

Every child has a unique health journey; the goal of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is to serve as a supportive voice and companion for children and families along their path to growing up healthy and happy. CHI St. Joseph Childrens Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

**Pay Range**

$18.34 - $25.21 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.