Assistant Teacher, Children’s Early Care and Education Center, LVH-Cedar Crest

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as an Assistant Teacher at the Children's Early Care and Education Center. This full-time position involves enriching children's lives through a developmentally appropriate curriculum and supportive care. Ideal candidates are passionate about child development and possess a High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2 years experience in child care and development.
• First Aid and BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum to promote children's development.
• Maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment.
• Assist in assessing children's progress.

Skills

Child Development

Positive Guidance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Assistant Teacher, Children’s Early Care and Education Center, LVH-Cedar Crest

Full-Time

Day Shift

Department

Cece Center - CC

Day Shift, Per Diem, Full Time, and Part Time Available

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Full Time, Part Time, and Substitute Available!

Summary

Make every day meaningful by enriching the lives of young children and their families! The Children's Early Care and Education Center is a STAR-4 early childhood education center on the Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest campus serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The Center is accepting applications for reliable full-time, part-time, and substitute Assistant Teachers who are passionate about young children and families to join their dedicated teaching team.

Job Duties

• Helps to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote the physical and cognitive growth of children.
• Supports the social, emotional development, cognitive development, and cultural values of the children.
• Helps to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment, ensuring the daily care of children by following all policies and regulations.
• Assists in the assessment of each child's progress and creates goals and objectives based on their developmental progress.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the children and family's social, linguistic, and cultural diversity in their daily lives and maintains good communication with parents and co-teachers.
• Positively interacts with, initiates and encourages children in a variety of ways (creative expression, mealtime, rest, and active movement) throughout the day to inspire and engage
• Assists children to learn socially appropriate behavior through positive guidance consistent with the child's level of development.
• Promotes safe and healthy habits daily for the children measured daily by observation.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and supports a cooperative atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the center.
• Provides input for the preparation of the lesson plan and helps prepare materials relating to the learning activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or
• 2 years experience related to the care and development of children
• First Aid Certificate - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma CDA or SAPC or
• Specialized Diploma 9 or more Early Childhood Education credits or
• Associate’s Degree including 15 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Location

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 18103-6202, Allentown, United States(Map )

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