Preschool Assistant Teacher

The Assistant Teacher is motivated by the opportunity to help children learn by supporting classroom activities. This individual is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher in implementing the daily program for children. The Assistant Teacher is expected to encourage the social and emotional learning of children through engagement during group and individual learning experiences. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Assistant Director with progress, updates, risks, and issues. Starting salary is $18.00 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Completing daily attendance and meal participation reports
• Participating in classroom coaching cycles
• Recognizing the needs of individual children and groups
• Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Engaging with children to support development and learning
• Supporting the Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher with the implementation of classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines and schedules
• As assigned by the Lead Teacher, communicating with families through program approved channels
• Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
• Assisting children with self-help and hygiene
• Providing the appropriate social emotional and learning supports
• Completing all required program documentation and submitting them in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher
• Acting as a role model for child development
• Providing a safe and nurturing environment
• Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements

Qualifications:

• Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
• Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds
• Current Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition OR at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education; level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for students
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback