Childcare Teaching Assistant

Stepping Stones Children's Center; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare center in Gibsonia is seeking a Childcare Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting the creation of a safe learning environment, engaging with children, and managing classroom activities. The ideal candidate must have at least two years of experience working with children and possess a High School Diploma. Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and a signing bonus.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Tuition Discounts

Paid Time Off

IRA (+ Matching)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Continuing Education Funds

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in childcare.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Willingness to complete CDA, SAC, or equivalent coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Maintain daily communications with parents.
• Manage cleanliness and order of classroom materials.

Skills

Ability to interact with children

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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• Location: Stepping Stones Children's Center (Gibsonia, PA)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Discounts, Paid Time Off, IRA (+ Matching), Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Funds.
• $500 Signing Bonus after the first 90 days.
• Pay range starts at $15.00 per hour.
  
  

Assistant Teacher

Employment Type

• Assistant Group Supervisor
• Full-time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
• Location: Stepping Stones Children's Center (Gibsonia, PA)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Discounts, Paid Time Off, IRA (+ Matching), Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Funds.
• $500 Signing Bonus after the first 90 days.
• Pay range starts at $15.00 per hour.
  
  

General Position Description

The Assistant Group Supervisor supports the Teachers and/or the Group Supervisors by helping to create a caring and safe school environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment and develop positive relationships with the children and their parents. Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and/or the Group Supervisor.

This Position Reports to the Program Site Director/Group Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities inside and outside; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain daily communications with parents through informal discussions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children to ensure safety, relationships, and guidance
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all Stepping Stones policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• All other duties as assigned
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years (2,500 hours) of professional experience in childcare or working/volunteering with children.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.
• Flexibility with classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool) and hour assignments.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass a full background check, drug screening test, and health screening.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma and at least 2,500 hours of experience working with children.
• Willingness to complete a CDA, SAC, or credit equivalent coursework
  
  

About Stepping Stones Children's Center

Stepping Stones is a non-profit childcare center based north of Pittsburgh in Gibsonia, PA with multiple program offerings, including: (i) full-day childcare at our Main Center location in Gibsonia for infants through Pre-K, (ii) before and after-school care programs for elementary school students in two local school districts (care is provided on school property), (iii) extended day program for half-day kindergarten students in two local school districts, and (iv) full-day summer camp. Stepping Stone’s mission is to provide high-quality education and childcare in an environment that fosters positive relationships among our children, staff, families, and the community we serve.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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