Assistant Teacher- Pre-School & Child Care

Kids for the Future; Willowmere (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony Preschool & Child Care in Ambler, PA is seeking an Assistant Teacher for Preschool & Child Care. You will assist in directing and supervising children, greet families, and support lead teachers with daily plans and curriculum implementation.

The role emphasizes creating a warm, safe environment, engaging activities, and collaboration with staff. Immediate start dates are common, with multiple openings throughout a busy program.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma or GED with 2 years of experience with children, or 15 credit hours with 1 year experience with children, or at least 30 credit hours in childhood education or the human service field.
• 2 years of experience with children; or 1 year with required credit hours.
• Full Time position with 2-3 openings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direction and supervision of a group of children and ensure safety, involvement, and creativity.
• Greet children and parents at drop-off/pick-up and accompany to classrooms.
• Work with the lead teacher to implement daily plans and prepare materials.
• Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and apply classroom practices.
• Conduct daily small or large group activities for assigned children.
• Assist in collecting information for ongoing assessments.
• Provide coverage for breaks and dismissal for other staff.
• Supervise lunch, playground activities, field trips, and walks.
• Promote individualized attention and support for teachers.
• Develop warm, trusting relationships with children and adults.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions.
• Lift a child and assist on the floor when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom in line with health and sanitation standards.
• Adapt to changes in schedules and classrooms.

Skills

Child care experience

Curriculum implementation

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High-School Diploma/GED with 2 yrs exp

Job description

Contact information

St. Anthony Preschool & Child Care 260 Forest Avenue, Ambler, PA 19002

Director:

Apply-By Email, Website, or Phone

Application is available on the Website at saintanthonyparish.org under the St. Anthony Preschool & Child Care Employment Tab

Description

We are a Preschool with a Child Care component located in Ambler, PA, since 2012, close to the center of town. Our school has established an excellent reputation in our community. Our director, staff, teachers, and families work together to guide, nurture, and educate our children from infant to preschool age. Our school continuously fosters a loving, caring, and happy environment for the children in our care. We also continuously value and support our teachers and staff.

Position Title:

Assistant Teacher for Preschool & Child Care

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting in the direction and overall supervision of a group of children & performs activities that ensure the safety, involvement, and creativity of each child
• Greet children and parents at drop-off & pick-up times and accompany the children to their classrooms.
• Works cooperatively with the lead teacher to discuss and aid in the implementation of daily plans & preparation of materials
• Acquire knowledge of the current curriculum and implement the curriculum practices in the classroom
• Conduct daily small or large group activities for an assigned group of children
• Assist in collecting required information for ongoing assessments
• Provide coverage for breaks & dismissal for other staff members
• Supervise daily lunch and playground activities, field trips & walks
• Promote individualized attention for children by freeing teachers from routine duties
• Must possess personal attributes needed to develop trusting relationships with children & adults
• Interactions expressive of genuine warmth and concern for children, as well as an understanding of their developmental needs
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, and training sessions
• Must have the ability to lift a child and lower yourself to the ground and stand without assistance.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety sanitation standards
• Ability to accept changes in schedules & classrooms

Job Type:

Full Time

Number of Jobs Available:

2-3

Required Education:

High-School Diploma/GED: with 2 years of experience with children,or 15 credit hours with 1 year of experience with children, or at least 30 credit hours in childhood education or the human service field.

Required Experience:

2 years or 1 year with required credit hours.

Salary Option:

Hourly

Salary Requirements:

Depends on Experience & Education

Preferred Start Date:

Immediate

Expected Start/End Time:

Will determine between our Hours of operation, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM