Substitute Childcare Assistant Teacher

Stepping Stones Children's Center; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stepping Stones Children's Center in Gibsonia, PA is seeking an energetic Assistant Teacher to support teachers and group supervisors. The role focuses on creating a caring, safe environment for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old, with developmentally appropriate activities and strong parent communication.

Responsibilities include implementing curricula, engaging children indoors and outdoors, maintaining classroom materials, and modeling hygiene.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
• Background check, drug screen, and health screening required.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Willingness to pursue CDA/SAC or credits.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in implementing curricula activities and encourage participation.
• Engage in activities inside and outside; maintain cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain daily communications with parents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children to ensure safety, relationships, and guidance.

Conocimientos

High energy

Team player

Child development

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma

Descripción del empleo

Assistant TeacherEmployment TypeAssistant Group SupervisorLocation: Stepping Stones Children's Center (Gibsonia, PA)Age Range in Classrooms: 6 weeks- 5 years oldFlexible schedule availableMonday through FridayPay range starts at $16.00 per hour.General Position DescriptionThe Assistant Group Supervisor supports the Teachers and/or the Group Supervisors by helping to create a caring and safe school environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of 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 children's interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and/or the Group Supervisor.This Position Reports to the Program Site Director/Group SupervisorKey ResponsibilitiesAssist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.Actively engage in activities inside and outside; manage cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials.Maintain daily communications with parents through informal discussions.Ability to communicate effectively with children to ensure safety, relationships, and guidanceEncourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.Follow all Stepping Stones policies and state regulations.Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.All other duties as assignedAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience RequiredMinimum of 2 years (2,500 hours) of professional experience in childcare or working/volunteering with children.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.Flexibility with classroom (Infant, Toddler, and Preschool) and hour assignments.Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.Must pass a full background check, drug screening test, and health screening.Educational RequirementsHigh School Diploma and at least 2,500 hours of experience working with children.Willingness to complete a CDA, SAC, or credit equivalent courseworkAbout Stepping Stones Children's CenterStepping Stones is a non-profit childcare center based north of Pittsburgh 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 Stone’s 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.