Childcare Teacher

Pathways Foundation of Southwestern PA Inc; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Discount on Childcare for your ke

Health benefits start after 30 days

Job summary

PathWays is hiring a Childcare Teacher in Washington, PA to create a safe, engaging classroom for children 6 weeks to school age. You’ll support the teaching team, guide daily activities, and help kids learn and laugh.

This full-time role offers health benefits, holidays, and a 50% childcare discount for employees. Requirements include a high school diploma, 2 years of experience with children, and ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Clearances and health screenings are required before start.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years (or 2,500 hours) working with children required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred; we can help with enrollment and renewal every 3 years.
• Clearances: Pennsylvania State Police, DHS, FBI, PA Child Abuse, National Sex Offender Registry; state-specific clearances if lived outside PA.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, loving, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to school age.
• Support teaching team, guide daily activities and routines, help kids grow and learn.
• Plan play-based learning activities using Creative Curriculum.
• Communicate with parents to share milestones and progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
• Float between classrooms to maintain ratios and support staff.

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Job description

• Location Washington, PA, 15301,United States
• Base Pay $15.00 - $15.00 / Hour
• Job Category teacher, daycare, childcare
• Industry Early Childhood education, Non profit, teaching
• Employee Type NonExempt - Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Join the Magic at Rainbow’s End!
Childcare Teacher– Washington, PA

Where every day is a new adventure and every child is a reason to smile!

Do you believe in the power of play? Are you full of energy, creativity, and heart? Then Rainbow’s End Learning Centerwants YOU on our team! We’re hiring Childcare Teachers who are ready to make a difference in the lives of little learners—and have a blast doing it!

We’re proud to be Voted Best Daycare in Washington and Greene County (thanks to our amazing team and families!) and we’re looking for more stars to join our award-winning crew.

Now hiring for:

Full-Time Positions

Part-Time Closer Positions
(Perfect for night owls who love tiny high-fives!)

Why You’ll Love Working at Rainbow’s End (Powered by PathWays):

Medical, Dental & Vision – starting the 1st of the month after hire

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays to recharge

401K Retirement Plan – plan for your future

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Bonuses – bring your friends!

• 50% Discount on Childcare for your kiddos!

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible

What You’ll Be Doing:

As Childcare Teacher, you’ll help create a safe, loving, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to school age. You’ll support our teaching team, guide daily activities and routines, and help our kiddos grow, learn, and laugh every day.

A few things you’ll be rockin’ daily:

Helping with snacks, naps, diaper duty, and tiny shoes (Velcro pros welcome)

Planning play-based learning activities using Creative Curriculum

Communicating with parents—sharing the giggles and the milestones

Keeping your classroom clean, safe, and sparkle-ready

Supporting kiddos emotionally, socially, and developmentally

Reporting concerns and always putting safety first

You’ll also float between classrooms when needed to keep our ratios safe and our smiles big.

Requirements

What You’ll Need to Join the Rainbow Crew:

High School Diploma or GED — required

Associate’s Degree — preferred

A minimum of 2 years (or 2,500 hours) working with children — required

A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential — preferred
If you don’t have it yet, that’s okay! We can help you enroll and support your renewal every 3 years.

Clearances (We take safety seriously!):

Before you start, you’ll need to submit applications for the following clearances:

Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance

Department of Human Services ClearanceFBI Clearance

PA Child Abuse Clearance

National Sex Offender Registry Clearance

If you’ve lived outside of Pennsylvania in the last 5 years, you’ll also need clearances from those states too.

Health Requirements:

Health assessment and TB (Mantoux) test required before your first day

A new health assessment is required every two years

Can You Do the Wiggle? (Physical Requirements):

Working with kids means staying active! You’ll need to be able to:

Lift and move up to 30 lbs (with help for anything heavier)

Be on your feet and moving most of the day

Travel between PathWays locations or vendors if needed

Use basic office equipment (computers, printers, etc.)

And yes, you’ll be getting your steps in! Expect plenty of:

Sitting, standing, running, walking, crawling, stooping, squatting, and the occasional dance party

Reaching, lifting, jumping, sliding, and maybe even finger painting!

Normal vision needed for supervision and documentation

Ready to Start Your Rainbow Journey?

PathWays is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that every person brings to our team. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PathWays provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage prospective and current employees to discuss any accommodation needs so we can create a supportive, accessible, and empowering workplace for everyone.