PreK/Preschool Assistant Teacher - Child Care

Inspiration Station Early Learning Center; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular schedule

Weekends off

Paid time off after 90 days

Ten paid holidays

Tuition assistance (CDA)

Professional development and one-week

Direct deposit with bi-weekly pay

40 hours guaranteed per week

Discounted child care

Company events

Job summary

At Inspiration Station ELC, we are seeking a full-time PreKindergarten/Preschool assistant teacher to support classrooms, engage young learners in literacy, play, and daily routines, and help create a nurturing, safe environment.

The ideal candidate has 2500 hours of paid childcare experience, can obtain required clearances, communicates respectfully with children and families, and is physically capable of care tasks. We offer regular schedules, paid holidays, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2500 hours of documented paid babysitting or childcare experience.
• Acquire required clearances.
• Communicate respectfully with children, coworkers, and families.
• Physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children closely while following health and safety guidelines.
• Enthusiastically contribute to a positive team environment.
• Nurture others by demonstrating kindness, compassion, and gratitude.
• Respect diversity, creativity, and individuality to build relationships.
• Ensure all center policies and center regulations are met.

Skills

Childcare experience

Clearances

Communication skills

Physical ability

Job description

Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to break into the field of early childhood education? Do you love promoting literacy and active play? Do you want to make a lasting, positive impression on the littlest learners? We are looking for a full-time PreKindergarten/Preschool assistant teacher to play and care for our little ones 8 to 5.

We're looking for people like you who want to begin or advance in a career providing classroom support to teachers and sparking creative joy!

Benefits/Perks

• Set regular schedules, weekends off
• Paid time off after 90 days (and for your birthday)
• Ten paid holidays
• Child Development Associates tuition assistance (we had seven employees utilize this full tuition assistance this year)
• Pay increases for educational milestones (Child Development Associates - 9 credits)
• Paid conferences, professional development, and one-week orientation
• Discounted child care, if available
• Direct deposit is offered with bi-weekly pay
• Guaranteed 40 hours per week for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance is offered for short-term disability, life insurance, dental, vision,
• Company events for team building
• Collaborative teacher recognition using the Nectar app (gift cards and rewards)
• Coffee and snack bar stocked in the lounge

Responsibilities:

• Supervise children closely while adhering to all health and safety guidelines
• Enthusiastically contribute to a positive team environment
• Nurture others by demonstrating kindness, compassion, and gratitude
• Respect diversity, creativity, and individuality to build relationships
• Ensure all center policies and center regulations are met

Requirements

• 2500 hours of documented paid babysitting or childcare experience
• Acquire required clearances
• Communicate respectfully with children, coworkers, and families
• Physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, including diaper changing

About Us

At Inspiration Station ELC, we take pride in inspiring hearts to dream big. Our vision is to build foundations for dreams and make an impact on the future of the young and old by focusing on play and developing a love of reading. We deliver Inspiration Station's INSPIRE core values: Integrity, Nurture, Support, Passion, Inspiration, Relationship, and Engage and focus on creating positive family relationships together.