Assistant Teacher- Children's Village

Penn Medicine; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health- Children\'s Village is seeking an assistant to implement developmentally appropriate curricula and provide quality care in a classroom setting. You will support health, safety, and nutrition standards while fostering a respectful, inclusive environment.

You will collaborate with families, observe children, and document progress, participating in team initiatives and required trainings to support the unit and health system goals.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/ GED and 2 years working with young children required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets standards for health, safety, and nutrition.
• Assist in creating a learning environment reflecting children's needs and families.
• Partner with families and support smooth home-to-classroom transitions.
• Observe children and record observations for sharing with staff.
• Complete professional plan with supervisor and maintain credentialing requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Observation

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity

Penn Medicine Doylestown Health- Children's Village

Department

Children's Village

Location

595 West State Street, Doylestown Pa 18901

Hours

Full Time

Job Summary

Assist in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum in the classroom and to provide quality care for the children.

Accountabilities

• 1. Demonstrate knowledge of child growth and development through assisting in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the recommended standards to ensure health, safety, and nutrition of children.
  • Meets NAEYC, DPW, and Keystone Star 4 standards for the classroom.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of records regarding allergies, emergency contacts, etc.
  • Identifies health or safety concern that affects the welfare of the children.
  • Monitors staff/child ratios to ensure proper staffing levels.
  • Responds effectively to emergency drills and real-life emergencies.
• 2. Assist in creating a learning environment based on children's needs, interests, and abilities and one that is reflective of the children's families and culture.
  • Assists in meeting identified objectives for children with special needs.
  • Creates a welcoming environment for all internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrates flexibility in daily routines and schedules with children and staff assignments.
• 3. Partner with families and use effective communication and assist in making smooth transitions from home to the classroom and demonstrate professional practices in all aspects of work.
  • Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Participates in committees, task groups, and center initiatives.
  • Attends required staff meetings and special events.
  • Responds appropriately to address unmet needs.
  • Conducts self in a respectful and professional manner though all interactions including listening, acknowledging others' opinions and diverting gossip.
• 4. Use various techniques to observe children and record observations to share with co-teachers and teachers.
  • Through observation and interactions with the children record important information about the children for co-teachers.
  • Using checklists, anecdotal notes, running records, and/or frequency counts record a child's behavior, interests, needs, etc.
• 5. Complete professional plan annually with supervisor and maintain credentialing required by Keystone Stars, NAEYC, and DPW.
  • Supports hospital and center goals. Meets personal goals set with supervisor.
  • Meets all required training hours for DPW.
  • Maintains Professional Development Record and own training records as required.
  • Is a member of an education professional organization.
  • Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/ GED and 2 years working with young children (can include babysitting or other childcare facilities) required.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications

• CDA (Child Development Associate) or working towards CDA certification preferred

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.