Assistant Teacher - Proven Strides Learning Center

Proven Strides; Millcreek Township (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Job summary

Proven Strides Learning Center in Erie, PA is hiring Assistant Teachers to help build classrooms from the ground up. You will work with Lead Teachers to support learning through play, routines, and developmentally appropriate activities, with opportunities to grow into classroom leadership.

Extended hours include evenings and weekends to serve working families. The role emphasizes caregiving, instruction support, and ongoing learning as the program expands.

Qualifications

• Must meet Pennsylvania Assistant Group Supervisor qualification pathway under §3270.36.
• Maintain pediatric CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training.
• Demonstrate strong attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom instruction and daily care with Lead Teacher.
• Coordinate activities and supervise aides when Lead Teacher is absent.
• Support lessons, centers, routines, meals, rest, and outdoor play.
• Maintain active supervision and accurate child counts.
• Communicate professionally with families.
• Participate in staff meetings and ongoing training.
• Prepare materials and maintain an organized, welcoming environment.
• Document observations and routine information.
• Support classroom team and contribute to center improvement.

Education

PA Assistant Group Supervisor qualification pathway §3270.36

CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training

Job description

Address Erie, PA, 16506, US

Compensation $16.00 - $18.50/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Education and training

Highlights

• Meet Pennsylvania Assistant Group Supervisor qualification pathway under §3270.36
• Maintain required pediatric CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training
• Demonstrate strong attendance and reliability

Description

Pay: $16.00–$18.50 per hour + $1.50/hour weekend differentialLocation: Proven Strides Learning Center at the Eden Center | 2910 Sterrettania Rd, Erie, PA 16506

Love Working With Children? Ready to Take the Next Step?

Proven Strides Learning Center is opening soon at the Eden Center in Erie, and we’re looking for caring, dependable Assistant Teachers to help build our classrooms from the beginning.

You’ll work alongside Lead Teachers while gaining experience, strengthening your classroom skills, and helping children learn through play, routines, relationships, and developmentally appropriate activities.

We’re also creating a workplace where employees can continue learning and advance.

Our extended hours—including evenings and weekends—will allow us to serve working families whose childcare needs extend beyond the traditional workday.

Growing Together, Every Step of the Way!

The Role

Assistant Teachers support classroom instruction and daily care while working with a Lead Teacher.

Depending upon qualifications, Assistant Teachers may also coordinate classroom activities and supervise Teacher Aides when the Lead Teacher is absent.

What You’ll Do

• Help implement lessons, learning centers, and classroom activities.
• Assist with routines, transitions, meals, rest, toileting/diapering, and outdoor play as appropriate.
• Maintain active supervision and accurate child counts.
• Follow health, safety, sanitation, and positive-guidance practices.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain an organized, welcoming environment.
• Document routine information and observations as assigned.
• Communicate professionally with families.
• Participate in staff meetings, annual training, professional-development planning, and center improvement activities.
• Support your Lead Teacher and fellow classroom team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet a Pennsylvania Assistant Group Supervisor qualification pathway under §3270.36.

Qualifying pathways may include combinations such as:

• HS/GED plus 30 qualifying college credits;
• HS/GED plus approved training;
• HS/GED plus 15 related credits and qualifying experience; or
• HS/GED plus two years of experience with children.

Applicants must also maintain required pediatric CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training and demonstrate strong attendance and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• CDA credential or CDA coursework.
• College coursework in ECE or Child Development.
• 1–2+ years of licensed childcare experience.
• A desire to continue learning and advance into classroom leadership.

Compensation

$16.00–$18.50 per hour, based on verified education, experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Weekend shifts receive an additional $1.50 per hour.

Your Career Can Grow Here

Proven Strides is committed to developing employees from within.

Completing additional ECE coursework, earning a CDA or degree, gaining qualifying experience, and demonstrating strong job performance can help prepare employees for future opportunities.

If you’re ready to grow your childcare career while making a difference for children and families, apply today.

Proven Strides Learning CenterGrowing Together, Every Step of the Way!