Child Care Staff

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a part-time Child Care Assistant to join their new preschool location at Butler County Community College. The role involves caring for children aged 3 to 5 years and assisting with lesson planning. The position requires a High School Diploma and two years of experience with children.

If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and working in a team environment, apply now!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience working with children.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to provide acceptable state clearances.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children aged 3 to 5 years old.
• Assist with lesson planning and activities.
• Inform parents about the child's day.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in a related field

Job description

Child Care Staff

Lifesteps' Child Care Program is expanding! A new preschool location is opening at Butler County Community College this coming school year and we are hiring a Part-Time Child Care Assistant (AGS) to work at the new location in Butler, PA.

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 children of all abilities with their early care and education needs.

Lifesteps is hiring a part-time Assistant Group Supervisor (also known as Child Care Assistant or Teacher Aide) to work Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 12 noon daily in the preschool center at BC3. The position will start in August 2026.

Job duties 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

Make a difference in the lives of children! 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, etc.
• Ability to lift or move up to 50 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, or Human Services field, or a CDA

Join us as we provide exceptional preschool to the community this fall.