Preschool Assistant Teacher Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Preschool Assistant Teacher 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 2005 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 About us: Little Explorers Learning Academy is a new and growing childcare business in Pittsburgh, PA. We are innovative, creative, and fun, and our mission is to create an engaging and exciting learning environment for children to grow through exploration, hands-on learning, and discovery. Our Vision is that our children develop emotional, cognitive, physical and social skills that empower them to be critical and innovative thinkers, as well as lifelong learners.

Summary:

Responsible for leading group work and group activities with children ranging in age between 4 to 5 years while providing quality care and supervision to each child by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Engages in nurturing, positive, appropriate care and interactions with children.
• Leads group work and group activities with children.
• Meets and greets parents and children each day when they arrive and during departure.
• Focuses on the health and safety of children at all times.
• Creates a positive working relationship with parents and children.
• Communicates child and/or parent concerns to group supervisor in a timely manner.
• Provides consistent supervision with a focus on safety for the children at all times.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures, and code of ethics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All applicants must be able to obtain Act 33/34, FBI, and NSOR clearances, and complete a physical screening.

Education/Experience:

A minimum of a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) and one year of related experience with Preschool-aged children required. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human services, or a related field strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Compassion, patience, energetic, calm, nurturing, flexibility, willingness to learn. Little Explorers Learning Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Pittsburgh, PA 15203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person