Child Care Aide

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emerg

12 Paid Holidays

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is hiring for the Butler Early Education center to fill Full-Time or Part-Time Child Care Assistant roles. Work Monday through Friday during daylight hours with no evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities include caring for children 6 weeks to 5 years old, helping with lesson planning, teaching colors and letters, and communicating with parents about daily progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of experience with children.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and obtain state clearances.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
• Assist with lesson planning and create engaging activities.
• Teach colors, letters and basic concepts like sharing.
• Nurture infants and play with toddlers; inform parents about the day.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Lifesteps is immediately hiring Full-Time or Part-time Child Care Assistants for the Butler Early Education center.

Lifesteps is a local non-profit, human service organization which provides programs and services to help children of all abilities with their early care and early education needs.

Child Care Assistants (also known as Assistant Group Supervisors or Teacher Aides) work Monday through Friday daylight hours, in the daycare and preschool center. No Evenings, No Weekends!

Job duties may include:

• the care and supervision of children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old
• assisting with lesson planning and creating fun activities
• teach children subjects like colors and letters, and basic concepts such as sharing
• nurture the infants and play with the toddlers
• inform parents about the child's day

Make a difference in the lives of children! Join our Team. Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience working with children - can be paid or unpaid work such as Summer Camps, Church Nursery, Babysitting, Bible School, Volunteering with children, AGS, Teacher Assistant, etc.
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance
• Ability to provide acceptable state clearances
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Art/Dance Therapy, Music Therapy, Family Studies, etc. or a related Human Services field

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

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