Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy

Via of the Lehigh Valley; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading childcare center as an Assistant Teacher, where you will nurture young children in a supportive environment. Enjoy a flexible schedule, paid training, and numerous employee benefits while making a positive impact on children's education.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Lunch provided

Education Assistance

Employee referral-bonus program

Employee recognition programs

Discounts on events and attractions

Special events and prizes

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and support children aged six weeks to six years.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans for children/families.
• Provide redirection and positive guidance to children.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Positive Guidance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

If you are an early childhood education professional who is interested in providing quality care and education in a fun, innovative, forward-thinking, and supportive environment, look no further! Join the Lehigh Children’s Academy family today! Lehigh Children’s Academy is a Pennsylvania Keystone Stars childcare center and 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplace winner located in Lower Macungie Township. We are hiring Assistant teachers and are looking for applicants who are passionate about teaching and want to have a positive impact on each child’s educational experience. Apply today and become a Teacher that every child can count on to assist them in learning and growing!

Lehigh Children’s Academy will provide you with hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance your early childhood education career!

Enjoy the benefits our non-profit organization offers:

• Flexible work schedule.
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
• Education Assistance.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more!
• Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.
• Prizes given for door decorating contests.

Enjoy all of these intrinsic rewards as an Assistant Teacher:

• Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old.
• Care for children’s hygiene, learning and developmental activities.
• Provide redirection and positive guidance to children.
• Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families.
• Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child’s care.

Position Requirements for Assistant Teachers:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to interact positively and work with the team.
• Must have flexibility with schedule.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking are required daily.

Via of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.