Assistant Teacher

Precious Angels Prep; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off, sick time and holiday

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Employee discount

Job summary

Precious Angels Prep is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support lead teachers by working with individual children and small groups. The role requires strong communication, patience, and a team-oriented mindset to foster a positive classroom environment.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, supervising students on campus and field trips, and assisting with special needs, attendance, and clerical tasks while adhering to licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification requires CDA credential or Associate degree in Early Childhood.
• Proven experience working with children.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Patient, positive and team-oriented.
• Ability to meet all state licensing and background-check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist and tutor children individually and in small groups under the lead teacher's guidance.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin boards, exhibits and equipment.
• Supervise children in classrooms, other areas on campus and on field trips.
• Follow and enforce school rules.
• Observe and record student performance to help assess progress.
• Provide extra assistance to children with special needs as requested.
• Take attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees, and help with clerical tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patience

Team oriented

Organizational skills

Experience with children

Education

CDA credential

Associate degree in Early Childhood

Job description

We are currently seeking a qualified Assistant Teacher to join our growing school. In this position you will support our lead teachers in the classroom by working with individual children and small groups.

Strong interpersonal communication skills and a patient, positive attitude are a must.

Minimum qualification

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate degree in Early Childhood.

Responsibilities

• Assist and tutor children individually and in small groups under the lead teacher's guidance.
• Prepare lesson materials, bulletin boards, exhibits and equipment.
• Supervise children in classrooms, other areas on campus and on field trips.
• Follow and enforce school rules.
• Observe and record student performance to help assess progress.
• Provide extra assistance to children with special needs as requested.
• Take attendance and maintain attendance records.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees, and help with clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate degree in Early Childhood (required).
• Proven experience working with children.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Patient, positive and team-oriented.
• Ability to meet all state licensing and background-check requirements.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off, sick time and holiday pay
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount