Child Care Assistant

Lifesteps Inc; Brighton Township (PA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Child Care Assistant in Beaver, PA to support early childhood programs. You will care for children ages 3–5, assist with lesson planning, and communicate daily activities to parents.

The role is Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of child care experience, with required clearances.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of experience caring for children (paid or unpaid care of children)
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Clearances: PA Criminal clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Dept of Human Services clearance
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal and written) to communicate with a diverse audience

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children ages 3 to 5
• Assist with lesson planning and create fun activities
• Inform parents about the child's day
• Clean and organize the room, toys, and equipment
• Participate in quality initiatives such as Keystone Stars

Skills

Strong communication skills

Multitasking ability

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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Child Care Assistant

Full-time Regular Beaver, PA, US

Lifesteps is immediately hiring a Full-Time Child Care Staff to work with in Beaver, PA.

Lifesteps is a local, human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help children of all abilities with their early care and education needs.

The Teacher Aide position (also known as Child Care Assistant or Assistant Group Supervisor) will work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Job duties can include:

• the care and supervision of children, ages 3 years to 5 years old
• assisting with lesson planning and creating fun activities
• inform parents about the child's day
• Clean and organize the room /toys / equipment
• Participate in quality initiatives, such as Keystone Stars, for enhanced programming

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED AND 2 years of experience caring for children (can be paid or unpaid care of children, such as church nursery, summer camp, child care staff, etc. but must be the care of other people's children)
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Ability to provide acceptable PA Criminal clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Dept of Human Services clearance
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal and written); able to communicate information to a diverse audience

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Criminology, Speech Pathology, Music Therapy, Women's Studies, CDA or any related major
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or any related Human Services field

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

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