Infant & Toddler Teaching Assistant — Grow Young Minds

Chs Kids; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Teacher at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning assists the Lead and Associate Teacher in implementing the daily program for children, supporting social-emotional learning and engaging in group and individual activities. This role reports to the Assistant Director and participates in Seeds to Lead, CHS's six-month pre-opening professional learning program.

The center is expected to begin operations in the Summer of 2027, with an anticipated start date of 01/05/2027 based on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with the ability to obtain the CDA (Child Development Associate) 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
• Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
• 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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

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

Tech comfort with MS Office Suite

Physical interaction with children

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

CDA Accreditation preferred

High School Diploma with CDA pathway or 12 college credits in ECE

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Assistant Teacher at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning assists the Lead and Associate Teacher in implementing the daily program for children, supporting social-emotional learning and engaging in group and individual activities. This role reports to the Assistant Director and participates in Seeds to Lead, CHS's six-month pre-opening professional learning program.

The center is expected to begin operations in the Summer of 2027, with an anticipated start date of 01/05/2027 based on