Child Care Assistant

Lifesteps, Inc.; Saxonburg (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% agency paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/emergency time

Tuition reimbursement

403B retirement plan

Life insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Child Care Assistant in Saxonburg, PA. In this role, you will support children's needs and assist in daily routines under supervision from Children's Services. Qualifications include a High School Diploma and relevant experience/credentials in education or child development. The position offers a part-time schedule from 9:15am to 2:45pm, Monday to Friday, alongside comprehensive employee benefits for full-time roles including medical insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Child Development Associate credential or relevant credit hours/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children's needs are met under Supervisor guidance.
• Assist in implementing daily routines and activities.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or related field

15 credit hours + 1250 hours experience

2500 hours of work experience

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Associates Degree in relevant field

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Part-Time Child Care Assistant in the Saxonburg area

Lifesteps is a non-profit 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 those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary

Under the guidance of Supervisor, Children’s Services, ensures the needs of the children are met and assists in the implementation and direction of daily routines and activities.

This position works a part-time schedule of 9:15am to 2:45pm Monday - Friday.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma/GED and one of the following:
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
• 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field.
• 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field and 1250 hours of work experience related to the care and development of children.
• 2500 hours of work experience related to the care and development of children.
• 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, or Human Services field

Benefits

Benefit package for full-time employment includes 100% agency paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums; paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time; short and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; 403B retirement plan; life insurance and 12 paid holidays.