Preschool Assistant

Lifesteps, Inc.; Butler (Butler County); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

100% agency paid medical, dental and</

vision insurance premiums

Paid vacation, sick time and personal

Résumé du poste

Lifesteps, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Preschool Assistant in the Butler area. The assistant provides high quality care to enrolled children and supports daily routines and activities under supervision.

The role requires CDA certification or 2 years of postsecondary study (60 credits) or an associate’s degree or higher, plus strong communication skills and basic computer tasks. Preferred qualifications include a degree in Early Childhood Education and related certifications.

Qualifications

• Candidate shall meet one of the following criteria: CDA certificate or completion of 60 credits in a related field or associate’s degree or higher.
• Must have basic computer skills and strong communication abilities (verbal and written).

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality care to enrolled children.
• Assist in the implementation and direction of daily routines and activities.

Connaissances

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Formation

Child Development Associate certificate

60 credits postsecondary study

Associate's degree or higher

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Private Academic Teacher Certification in Nursery/Kinder

Description du poste

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Preschool Assistant in the Butler area.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary:

The assistant provides a high quality of care to enrolled children. Ensures the needs of the children are being met and assists in the implementation and direction of daily routines and activities.

This full-time position works Monday through Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with weekends off!

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Candidate shall meet one of the following criteria:
• Possession of a Child Development Associate’s (CDA) certificate
• Completion of at least 2 years of full-time postsecondary study (60 credits) in a related field
• Possession of an associate’s degree or higher
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal and written); able to communicate information to a diverse audience

Preferred:

• One or more years’ experience teaching in an integrated classroom setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Private Academic Teacher Certification in Nursery/Kinder

GREAT benefit package

• 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
• short & long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and 12 paid holidays