School Age Assistant Teacher- Wexford

Stepping Stones Children's Center; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Tuition Discounts

Paid Time Off

IRA + Matching

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Continuing Education Funds

Signing Bonus $500 after 90 days

Signing Bonus $500 after 6 months

Job summary

Stepping Stones Children's Center in Gibsonia, PA is seeking a full-time School Age Assistant Teacher / Assistant Group Supervisor for a 6:45am–2:45pm, Monday–Friday schedule at Wexford Elementary (Pine Richland SD). The role supports teachers, creates a caring, safe environment, and aids in developmentally appropriate activities for children.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 2+ years with children, willingness to pursue CDA/SAC, CPR/First Aid, and ability to collaborate with staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Willingness to pursue a CDA, SAC or equivalent course work.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience or volunteering with children.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing curricula and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities inside and outside the classroom.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the classroom and materials.
• Communicate effectively with children to ensure safety and guidance.
• Model good hygiene and self-help skills.
• Follow Stepping Stones policies and DHS regulations.
• Support professional development and perform tasks as assigned.

Skills

High energy

Teamwork

Communication

Child engagement

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

CDA / SAC or credit equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Employment Type

• School Age Assistant Teacher/ Assistant Group Supervisor
• Full Time: 6:45am-2:45pm M-F
• Location: Wexford Elementary: Pine Richland School District, Gibsonia, PA
• Age Range: Kindergarten -3rd grade
• $500 Signing Bonus after first 90 days plus $500 bonus after 6 months.
• Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Discounts, Paid Time Off, IRA +Matching, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Funds.
• Pay range starting at $16.00 per hour.

Assistant Group Supervisor

FSLA: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of School Age Programs

Position Summary:

The Assistant Group Supervisor supports the Teachers and/or Group Supervisors by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of the education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment and develop positive relationships with the children and their parents. Assistants are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on the childrens interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and/or the Group Supervisor.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by the children.
• Actively engage in activities inside and outside.
• Manage cleanliness, and order of classroom and classroom materials.
• Communicate effectively with children to ensure safety, relationships, and guidance.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all Stepping Stones policies as well as DHS regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years (2,500 hours) of professional experience working/volunteering with children.
• Willingness to complete a CDA, SAC or credit equivalent course work.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must pass full background check, drug screening test and health screening.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other software programs.
• Ability to use basic office equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

Company Information

Stepping Stones is a non-profit childcare center based in Gibsonia, PA with multiple program offerings, including: (i) full-day childcare at our Main Center location in Gibsonia for infants through Pre‑K, (ii) before and after school care programs for elementary school students in two local school districts (care is provided on school property), (iii) extended day program for half day kindergarten students in two local school districts, and (iv) full-day summer camp. Stepping Stones mission is to provide high quality education and childcare in an environment that fosters positive relationships among our children, staff, families, and the community we serve. Stepping Stones Children's Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. An open and equitable personnel system will be established and maintained. Personnel policies, procedures, and practices will be designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex.