Early Childhood Assistant Teacher: Play-Based Learning

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Children’s Center in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the center’s Learning through Play philosophy. You will work with Lead Teachers to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for children 12 weeks to five years, and assist with daily operations and family communication.

The role emphasizes collaborating across age groups, maintaining records, and meeting regulatory standards while contributing to a supportive campus

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree or two-year college plus 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and standards.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and nurturing skills.
• Initiative, adaptability, and commitment to professional development.
• Flexible hours between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
• Experience or skills in language, art, music, or drama valued.
• Ability to work with infants to preschool across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Teach, guide, and supervise children ages 12 weeks to five years in accordance with NAEYC, Keystone STARS, and DHS regulations and guidelines.
• Assist Lead Teachers in developing, planning, and implementing daily activities and lesson plans.
• Arrange, organize, and maintain educational materials, classroom environments, and equipment.
• Document daily activities, maintain accurate classroom records, and prepare required reports.
• Communicate regularly with parents through daily updates, monthly newsletters, timely emails, and meetings as needed.
• Maintain a Professional Development Record and complete all required training and credentialing mandates.
• Assume full classroom responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support classroom and Center operations.

Skills

Early childhood development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Professional development

Flexible hours

Mult-age classrooms

Language/art/drama

Education

Associate degree or 2-year college equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred

Job description

University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Children’s Center in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Teacher to support the center’s Learning through Play philosophy. You will work with Lead Teachers to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for children 12 weeks to five years, and assist with daily operations and family communication.

The role emphasizes collaborating across age groups, maintaining records, and meeting regulatory standards while contributing to a supportive campus