Sapling Center Part-Time Rotating Assistant Teacher

TrulyHired; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Germantown Academy Sapling Center in Fort Washington, PA seeks a Part-Time Rotating Assistant Teacher to support Lead Teachers and nurture young children in a 30-hour week, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The role emphasizes a warm, engaging environment, daily routines, and developmentally appropriate activities; requires an associate degree or CDA preferred, HS diploma required, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs; competitive pay $20/hour with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or CDA preferred.
• High school diploma required.
• Two years of documented experience with preschool-age children.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
• Assist in preparing classroom materials and daily routines.
• Lead small groups and implement curriculum components.
• Provide guidance for children's social and emotional development.
• Observe and document children's learning for the Lead Teacher.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to maintain a positive classroom climate.
• Participate in professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Punctuality

Active listening

Empathy

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA credential

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

Part-Time Rotating Assistant Teacher

The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is an early childhood centerlocatedon the campus of Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA.Founded in 2026, this program serves infants through 4-year-olds. The school offers a full day program from late August-June with summer camp options available. The Sapling Center provides a warm,nurturingand engaging learning environment that supports youngchildrenintheir earliest years of development. A Sapling education fosters creativity, curiosity, and joy by engaging young children in developmentallyappropriate experiencesthat develop their cognitive and social-emotional growth.

Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives.Candidates mustexhibitan appreciationof,a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment,inclusive ofstudents, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural,ideologicaland ethnic backgrounds.

We are seeking a warm, thoughtful, and engaging individual to join our early childhood team as a Part-Time Rotating Assistant Teacher. This part-time, 30-hour-per-week position offers full benefits and competitive pay of $20 per hour, with a consistent schedule of 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

POSITION PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Sapling Center Director, the Part-Time Rotating Assistant Teacher works across classrooms to support Lead Teachers in planning and implementing the curriculum. The position includes providing daily care and supporting classroom routines, activities, and learning experiences that nurture each child's healthy growth and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Classroom Responsibilities

• Support a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where young children are well-cared for and supported in their growth
• Engage and be fully present with children throughout the day
• Assist in the preparation of the classroom materials and the establishment of daily classroom routines
• Work with the teaching team to implement intentional and meaningful instruction daily based on the curriculum as well as children's developmental stages and interests
• Prepare lessons and materials within an existing classroom curriculum framework
• Teach various components of the program, including leading small groups throughout the day
• Provide positive guidance for each child's healthy social and emotional development
• Assist with observation and documentation of children's learning and progress and communicate to the Lead Teacher

Professional Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the children in your care, colleagues, and families
• Work in tandem with the Lead and Assistant Teacher(s) to establish and promote a professional, consistent, and positive classroom climate reflective of the Sapling Center Mission, Vision and Values
• Attend and wholeheartedly engage in professional development opportunities including the Program for Infant and Toddler Care and Highscope curricula, all required in-service and faculty meetings, professional conferences, and programs aligned with the goals of the Sapling program and PA state regulations.
• Fulfill all supervisory duties as assigned before, during and after formal instruction times

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field or CDA (child development associate) credential preferred
• High school diploma required
• Two years of documented experience working with preschool-age children
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong collaboration, organization, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality
• Strong emotional intelligence: warm kind, flexible, patient, sense of humor, active listener, empathetic and confidential
• Strong interest in professional growth and development
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the care of young children