Teacher Assistant - PreK Counts

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

PSERS retirement system

Paid time off

Job summary

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23 in Montgomery County, PA, is hiring PreK Counts Teacher Assistants to support classroom activities for children ages 3-5. These full-time roles follow a Monday–Friday schedule, 7 hours per day, 10 months per year, with starting hourly wages listed below.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma; CDA or Associate's Degree preferred and a Credential of Competency upon hire.

Qualifications

• CDA or Associate's Degree preferred; High School Diploma required (must obtain Credential of Competency upon hire).
• Ability to perform physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, lift children up to 30 pounds, be outside in all seasons.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks.
• Help to supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom.
• Aid the teacher by working with the students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities.

Skills

Work with young children & families

Education

High School Diploma

CDA orAssociate's Degree preferred

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Montgomery County Intermediate Unit 23

• Position Type:
  Early Learning (Head Start & PreK Counts)/ Teacher Assistant-PreK Counts
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
• Location:
  Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
• Closing Date:
  11/06/2026

Vacancies exist forPreK CountsTeacher Assistantsto work within theOffice of Early Childhood Servicesat theMontgomery County Intermediate Unit. These full-time positions provide classroom support to children ages 3-5 years old.

Qualifications:

• CDA or Associate's Degree preferred, High School Diploma required (must obtain Credential of Competency upon hire).
• Ability to perform the following physical activities:stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks
• Help to supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom
• Aid the teacher by working with the students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)

2026-2027 Hourly Rate:

• Starting at $19.94/hour for High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's Degree (non-Early Childhood Educationrelated)
• Starting at $21.08/hour for Associate's Degree (Early Childhood Education related)

Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words:

• Education
• Preschool
• School District
• Montgomery County

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 6:54:29 AM CST.

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