Child Care Assistants

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Premiums

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time

403(b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is hiring Full-Time or Part-Time Child Care Assistants for the Butler Early Education Center. The position requires individuals to provide care and supervision for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, assist with lesson planning, and teach basic concepts to children.

Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED with two years of experience working with children. The role offers a generous benefits package including 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience working with children.
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance.
• Able to provide acceptable state clearances.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
• Assist with lesson planning and creating fun activities.
• Teach children basic concepts such as colors, letters, and sharing.

Skills

Experience working with children

Teamwork

Ability to lift 30 pounds

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Associates Degree in related Human Services field

Job description

Join our Team! Walk In Interview Day – Monday, June 29, 2026 from 9 am to 5 pm.

Just Walk In to Learn More!

375 Evans City Road

Butler, PA 16001

Or Call to inquire about positions – 724-283-1010

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 HolidaysShort and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

Apply Today!

• Online: www.lifesteps.net
• Call: 724-283-1010

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