Assistant Teacher State College

Assistant Teacher State College State College, PA 1 DAYS AGO 22495420 Summary State College, PA In-Person $14.00 per Hour 2 Years Experience High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED) No Commission 30.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals both with and without disabilities celebrating over 100 years! Our Child Development Center is looking to hire a full-time nurturing Assistant Teacher. The hours are 8:30am-5:30pm with one hour unpaid lunch. The hourly rate is $14.00 an hour with a benefit package valued over 6k. Our staff is a caring and closely knit group. Come join our team!

JOB SUMMARY-ASSISTANT TEACHER

The Assistant Teacher is responsible for assisting in implementing an on-going educational program that contributes to the care, growth and development of the children in an assigned classroom(s) and throughout the center.

QUALIFICATIONS-ASSISTANT TEACHER

• Associates degree in Child Development (preferably with major in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related educational field); OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential obtained through the Council for Professional Recognition (or currently actively in process of obtaining credentialing); OR
• HS diploma, or GED, and 2 years' work experience with children required.
• Prior experience in working with children (ages birth to 8) preferred.
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Department of Human Services FBI Clearance and National Sex Offender Registry results required.
• Passing of physical examination and TB required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES-ASSISTANT TEACHER

• Plan learning activities within established classroom centers and with the Lead Teacher.
• Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.
• Assist student with managing all parts of the program day including: transitions between activities, meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities etc.

HOURS/BENEFITS

The Assistant Teacher is a full-time position, M-F 8:30 am-5:30 pm, 40 hours per week with one hour unpaid lunch. The hourly rate is $14.00. The position comes with an excellent benefit package valued at an additional $6K per year (health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance.)

WHY WORK FOR US?

Easterseals Child Development Center participates within the Keystone STARS program and is recognized as a Star 4 facility, the programs highest rating. Staff at STARS centers are eligible for additional benefits. If you are looking for a great career opportunity to further the lives of young children, then please consider this position. Our kids ROCK! Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status. Additional Details How To Identify Potential Job Scams