Assistant Teacher

Federation Early Learning Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of early care and education in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Teacher to help create a supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include supervising children, lesson preparation, and ensuring personal care needs are met. Ideal candidates have a strong background in child supervision and a high school diploma, with opportunities for further education.

Benefits

16 Vacation Days

10 Sick Days

13 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Reduced Child Care Tuition

Hire anniversary day off after 5 years

Birthday day off after 10 years

Participation in the TEACH program

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• At least two years of experience working with children required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher and supervise children in a safe environment.
• Prepare programs and lessons, implementing discipline techniques.
• Assist during emergencies and maintain records.

Skills

Child supervision

Crisis management

Positive discipline techniques

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

Associates Degree

Teaching Certificate

Job description

The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher with creating an environment that supports children’s natural desire to explore, experiment and discover, helping them to achieve their optimal ability ensuring a safe and healthful environment. They assist with preparing the program and lessons and helping with the supervision of students. They are responsible for implementing positive discipline techniques and assuring that personal care needs are met.Essential FunctionsMust be able to assist during Center evacuation, which can involve navigating stairs, crossing streets, and physically assisting childrenDemonstrated ability to relate to and work with children with endurance to maintain continuous activity for up to six hours at a timeAbility to immediately and appropriately identify and respond to a crisisExercise good judgment, be proactive, take initiative, problem solve, and make sound decisionsAbility to lift children (up to 50 pounds), walk, bend, stand, squat and sit on the floor (with the children) throughout the course of an eight-hour day, and push children in strollers and “Bye-Bye Buggies”Visual acuity of at least 20 / 40 (with corrected lenses if needed) to supervise children individually and in groups of 25, maintain accurate records, read curriculum materials, read story books to children, verify identification of escortsAbility to operate classroom equipmentAbility to work outside in all temperatures and humidity ranges as well as in centers that may not have air conditioningQualifications

Education

High school diploma and at least two years of experience working with children

Associates Degree preferred

Teaching Certificate preferred

• Must be 18 years of age or older

Experience

• tMinimum of two years (2500 hours) of experience working with children Company Benefits : For over a century, we have been known as a leader in the field of early care and education because we have been providing high-quality programs to young children. At FELS, we understand that when we invest in our staff, we invest in our children. We have an excellent compensation package including :

16 Vacation Days

10 Sick Days

13 Paid Holidays

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Reduced Child Care Tuition

Hire anniversary day off after 5 years

Birthday day off after 10 years

Participation in the TEACH program

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Assistant Teacher • Philadelphia, PA, US