Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher - Nurture Young Minds

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning is hiring an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher in Middletown, PA. This full-time role supports Lead and Associate Teachers in delivering the daily program, promoting social-emotional learning, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom.

The position emphasizes engagement with children from birth to 3 years, adherence to licensing requirements, and strong collaboration with families and staff. Competitive hourly compensation offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with the ability to obtain the CDA Accreditation within two years of hire, or qualifications equivalent to CDA (12 college credits in Early Childhood education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development)
• CDA Accreditation from the Council of Professional Recognition preferred
• Up to 1 year experience working with children from birth - 5 years/Early Childhood Education
• Level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
• Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher with the implementation of classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines and schedules
• Participating in classroom coaching cycles
• Engaging with children to support development and learning
• Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Recognizing the needs of individual children and groups
• Providing the appropriate social emotional and learning supports
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment
• Assisting children with self-help and hygiene
• Completing all required program documentation and submitting them in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher
• As assigned by the Lead Teacher, communicating with families through program approved channels
• Completing daily attendance and meal participation reports
• Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements
• Acting as a role model for child development
• Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families

Skills

Child development knowledge

Fast-paced environment adaptability

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma with CDA eligible

CDA Accreditation preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning is hiring an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher in Middletown, PA. This full-time role supports Lead and Associate Teachers in delivering the daily program, promoting social-emotional learning, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom.

The position emphasizes engagement with children from birth to 3 years, adherence to licensing requirements, and strong collaboration with families and staff. Competitive hourly compensation offered.