Assistant Teacher, Early Learning Center

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision

Dental

Paid Time Off

Optional Retirement Plan

Employee Discount at Everyday Café

Paid Training and Development

Job summary

The Maker’s Clubhouse Early Learning Center, a program of Bible Center Church, is hiring an Assistant Early Learning Center Teacher. The role supports classroom instruction with an age‑appropriate curriculum and close collaboration with lead teachers.

Responsibilities include daily lesson prep, guiding children’s development across cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical areas, and maintaining a safe, organized learning space. Experience with Brightwheel is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA credential required or attainable.
• Previous experience with young children preferred.
• Must meet state licensing and background clearance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a teaching team and form positive relationships.
• Brightwheel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lead teachers to implement an age‑appropriate curriculum.
• Prepare daily lessons by gathering materials and organizing activities.
• Lead and assist children in activities supporting development.
• Teach manners, classroom expectations and positive social behaviors.
• Create an engaging, curious classroom environment.
• Maintain supervision and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Creativity

Patience

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA

Background clearance compliance

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

An Early Learning Experience That Celebrates Your Child’s Uniqueness

At The Maker’s Clubhouse Early Learning Center, a program of Bible Center Church, we believe every child is uniquely created with incredible potential. Our goal is to nurture curious, compassionate, confident learners who develop a love for learning, the ability to solve problems, and the skills they need to make a positive impact on the world around them.

We provide children ages 3–5 years with a high-quality early learning experience in an environment that is safe, healthy, nurturing, and engaging. Our experienced teachers, thoughtfully designed learning experiences, and quality educational resources create a foundation where children can grow academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.

Classification: Full-Time, 35 Hours Per Week

Reports To: Early Learning Center Director

Starting Salary Range: $16.00 -$17.50 per hour

Benefits: Health Insurance, Vision, Dental, Paid Time Off, Optional Retirement Plan, Employee Discount at Everyday Café and Paid Training and Development Opportunities

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or ability to obtain the above credentials is required.
• Previous experience working with young children preferred.
• Must meet all applicable state licensing and background clearance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Patient, compassionate, and responsive and flexible and creative in responding to the needs of children and the classroom environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a teaching team.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with children, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Experience with Brightwheel is a plus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Classroom Instruction & Curriculum

• Collaborate with lead teachers and other classroom staff to implement an age-appropriate curriculum.
• Prepare for daily lessons by gathering materials, organizing resources, and setting up learning activities.
• Lead and assist children in activities that promote academic, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical development.
• Teach and reinforce appropriate manners, classroom expectations, and positive social behaviors.
• Create an engaging classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, exploration, and a love for learning.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.
• Follow and enforce school-wide health and safety procedures.
• Respond appropriately to children's individual needs, behaviors, and emotions.
• Support communication with parents and families regarding children's daily experiences, development, and learning.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and Center operations.
• Ensure classroom spaces and learning materials are clean, sanitized, organized, and orderly.
• Assist with classroom preparation and closing procedures.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with teachers, administrators, families, and other staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, training, and other required activities.
• Maintain professional conduct and appearance consistent with the standards and mission of Bible Center Church and The Maker’s Clubhouse.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Early Learning Center Director.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The Assistant Early Learning Center Teacher works in an active early childhood classroom environment and must be able to safely perform the physical demands associated with caring for young children.

The position requires the ability to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, squat, and move frequently throughout the classroom.
• Participate in children's activities and play.
• Maintain appropriate supervision of children throughout the day.
• Lift and carry materials and supplies.
• Lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and safety needs of children.