Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher — Growth & Training

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning in Elizabethtown, PA is hiring an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher. This full-time role supports the Lead and Associate Teachers in implementing daily programs for children, fostering social-emotional development and engaging learners in group and individual activities.

The position starts with a pay rate of about $19.29 to $20.08 per hour, based on experience. The role includes participation in Seeds to Lead during a six-month pre-opening program and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with ability to obtain the CDA within two years of hire
• CDA Accreditation from the Council of Professional Recognition preferred
• Up to 1 year experience with children birth-5 years/Early Childhood Education
• Level A or B PA ECE Career Pathway preferred
• Comfortable with MS Office Suite and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Support Lead Teacher and Associate Teacher with lesson plans and routines
• Participate in classroom coaching cycles
• Engage with children to support development and learning
• Supervise and provide a safe, nurturing environment
• Recognize needs of individual children and groups
• Provide appropriate social emotional and learning supports
• Assist children with self-help and hygiene
• Complete program documentation and submit to Lead Teacher
• Communicate with families through approved channels
• Maintain attendance and meal reports
• Adhere to state licensing health, safety, and professional requirements
• Act as a role model for child development
• Maintain confidentiality about program, staff, and families

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patience with children

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma / CDA eligible

CDA accreditation preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning in Elizabethtown, PA is hiring an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher. This full-time role supports the Lead and Associate Teachers in implementing daily programs for children, fostering social-emotional development and engaging learners in group and individual activities.

The position starts with a pay rate of about $19.29 to $20.08 per hour, based on experience. The role includes participation in Seeds to Lead during a six-month pre-opening program and