Assistant Teacher, St. Anthony Preschool and Childcare, Ambler, PA, Montgomery County

The Archdiocese Of Philadelphia; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local educational organization is seeking an Assistant Teacher for their preschool in Ambler, PA. The role involves supervising children, assisting lead teachers, and implementing educational activities to foster a nurturing environment. Candidates must have a High-School Diploma or equivalent, with relevant experience with children. This is a full-time position that values teamwork and communication, providing competitive hourly pay based on experience and education.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma/GED with 2 years of experience or 15 credit hours with 1 year.
• Ability to lift a child and lower yourself to the ground.
• Willingness to attend staff meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision and activities for children.
• Work with the lead teacher on daily plans.
• Conduct daily activities for children.
• Ensure safety during lunch and playground activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Teamwork

Education

High-School Diploma/GED

15 credit hours in childhood education

2 years of experience with children

Job description

Assistant Teacher, St. Anthony Preschool and Childcare, Ambler, PA, Montgomery County

• Early Childhood

Job Title: Assistant Teacher

Job Status: Permanent/Full Time

Contact: Christy Cincotta, Director 215-646-6150 x1

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

Brief Overview

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.

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 and pick-up times and accompany the children to their classrooms.
• Work 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

If the position is offered, the candidate will be required to complete the “Protecting God’s Children” training through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Additional information regarding this training can be found here.