Preschool Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County; East Petersburg (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Preschool Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide to join their dynamic team. This role involves promoting cognitive development, implementing effective teaching strategies, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. You will work closely with families and contribute to their engagement while adhering to health and safety standards. If you have a passion for early childhood education and are eager to make a positive impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and development.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

Generous PTO days

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 30 college credits preferred.
• 2500 hours of experience with children for Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Promote cognitive development and assist with lesson planning.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed.
• Engage families and maintain supportive relationships.

Skills

Cognitive Development

Creative Curriculum Implementation

Lesson Planning

Health and Safety Procedures

Social-Emotional Skills

Family Engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 College Credits in Education

Child Development Associate Credential

Job description

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Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County provided pay range

This range is provided by Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$16.89/hr - $18.04/hr

Job Summary

Position Title: Floating Teaching Assistant/Aide

Program: Thrive to Five

Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Educational Services

• Promote cognitive development and learning dispositions in all children.
• Assist with implementing Creative Curriculum, Lancaster County Head Start’s Daily Structures, and instructional strategies in accordance with program guidelines.
• Plan lessons as needed.
• Follow schedules, daily routines, and lesson plans of each classroom.
• Prepare classrooms.
• Use responsive language with children.
• Participate in individualized instruction for children with disabilities and individual needs.

Health and Safety

• Promote healthy growth and habits in children and provide a safe environment.
• Follow all safety and health procedures as outlined by regulatory standards (DHS, STARS, EHS, or Head Start Performance standards).
• Provide adequate supervision of children at all times as defined in Thrive to Five policies and procedures.
• Follow all meal service standards as outlined by CACFP.
• Follow all guidance to prevent the spread of illness, including daily health checks, use of gloves and masks, etc.
• Use meal and snack times to teach about health, sanitation, and proper nutrition.
• Assist in ensuring all children receive required dental, vision, hearing, and BMI screenings under the guidance of the lead teacher and the Health and Safety manager.
• Teach children proper safety skills such as tooth brushing, hand washing, and using tissues.
• Follow procedures when assisting children with toileting or diaper changes.
• Supervise and assist children during rest time, following safe sleep procedures for infants and supervising older children appropriately.

Social Emotional

• Implement PBIS universal practices established by Thrive to Five.
• Teach and model social-emotional skills and practices.
• Implement interventions with support from intra/inter agency teams.
• Maintain current knowledge about challenging behavior and mental health concerns.
• Implement behavior support plans as needed.
• Follow the responsive scale of discipline.

Family Engagement

• Facilitate respectful, mutually supportive relationships with families.
• Provide a welcoming environment for families and promote parent/child activities.
• Maintain rapport and mutual trust with the classroom team.
• Provide updates on classroom closures.

Professionalism

• Follow all CAP and Thrive to Five policies, procedures, and systems.
• Demonstrate CAP Values.
• Work with the Early Learning Coordinator to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Reflect on coaching feedback and set professional development goals.
• Develop strategies to resolve interpersonal problems affecting program operation.
• Attend mandatory trainings, workshops, and meetings.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Respond promptly to communications.
• Participate in committee work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for an Aide:

• A high school diploma or GED.

Minimum Qualifications for an Assistant:

• A high school diploma or GED with 2500 hours of experience with children.
• 30 college credits in education or related fields.
• OR a combination of experience and education equivalent to PA’s Department of Human Services Assistant Group Supervisor qualifications.

Must meet preferred qualifications within a year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Child Development Associate credential or Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Please see attached for full job description.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP
• Generous PTO days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer-Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veteran status, or genetic information.

Americans With Disabilities Act

Applicants and employees must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine accommodations case-by-case.

Work hours: 7:00am-5:00pm, 37.5 hours/week, 44 weeks/year.