Teaching Assistant

Kids Paradise Daycare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefit

Paid time off

Education assistance

Basic Life Insurance

401K

Job summary

Kids Paradise Daycare is seeking an Assistant Teacher to support teachers in delivering our curriculum and creating a safe, engaging environment for children in Philadelphia. You will work to build strong relationships with families and staff while promoting development across social, physical, verbal, and cognitive areas.

The role requires a high school diploma, excellent customer service, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
• Strong communication with families and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with implementing the curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and play.
• Partner with parents to support children’s development.
• Support center enrollment, accreditation, and engagement goals.
• Build positive relationships with families, teachers, licensing authorities, and partners.

Skills

Love for children

Customer service

Relationship building

CPR & First Aid

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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May 1, 2023

Teaching Assistant

Job Category: Teacher Assistant

Job Type: Full Time Part Time

Job Location: Philadelphia

Kids Paradise Daycare is the nation's leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners.

Our Teachers bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our Teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.

When you join our team as an Assistant Teacher you will:

• Assist teachers with the implementation of Kids Paradise Daycare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Required High School Diploma/GED
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand
• Outstanding customer service skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Benefits Include

• Childcare benefit
• Paid time off
• Education assistance
• Basic Life Insurance
• 401K

Our highest priority has, and always will be, to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. We follow all state COVID-19 guidelines.

Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.