Child Care Assistant Teacher

Thegrowingplacecenters; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Assistant Teachers to join their team. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to work with children, supervising their activities and supporting their social and emotional growth. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience with children. Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with no nights or weekends, and contribute to a nurturing environment that values teamwork and child development. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma.
• Two years of experience working with children required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising children and facilitating their development.
• Support individual needs of each child and family in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Supervision of children

Social and emotional development

Developmentally appropriate activities

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

If you have joy to share, contact us! All of our jobs are Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No nights or weekends! Currently our greatest need is for Assistant Teachers for 10:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. who can happily see the children through the end of their day and close the classroom. See position details below.

We are looking for caring and hard-working individuals to assist in supervising children, cultivate their social and emotional development, facilitate developmentally appropriate activities in a safe and nurturing environment, care for the whole child, including diapering and assisting with toileting as needed, and support our commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child and their family.

Candidates should be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least two years of documented experience working with children. (In addition to child care center experience, valid experience can include but is not limited to volunteering, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, and/or lifeguarding. Caring for your own children does not count per PA regulations.)

The Growing Place Child Care Centers are Keystone STAR Four rated, which is the highest quality in PA. All three of our centers are NAEYC-accredited as well. Teamwork is very important in our organization, where we serve approximately 450 children, from eight weeks to 12 years old, in three large centers. The Growing Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Available Positions:

Brodheadsville at our Chestnuthill Center: Preschool Lead Teacher, Floater closer, School Age Split Shift.

Kresgeville at our Polk Center: Toddler Lead Teacher, Toddler closer, School Age Split Shift, Floater closer.

Stroudsburg at our Stroudsburg Middle School Center: Toddler Lead Teacher, Assistant Teachers to close the Preschool, Infant and Toddler classrooms.

Hourly rate is based on years of experience and college credits in ECE. Applicants who do a split shift will earn a shift differential of $1.00 per hour.

Before beginning work, applicants will need to provide:

• Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent
• Two written references
• Verification of experience working with children (in addition to child care center experience, valid experience can include but is not limited to volunteering, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, and/or lifeguarding. Caring for your own children does not count per PA regulations.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.50 - $13.25 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education: High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
• Classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Before beginning work, applicants will need to provide:

• PA Criminal Records clearance
• FBI clearance
• National Sex Offender Registry clearance
• Child Abuse clearance