Early Childhood Teacher (experienced and entry level positions)

Do you enjoy caregiving for little ones, shaping the lives of young children? Do you enjoy having a job that is meaningful? If you answered yes, consider joining our teaching team at Step by Step school in State College! We have the highest rating, STAR 4, in Pennsylvania's quality assurance system, and we take pride on providing high quality and consistent care and education. We use an OCDEL-approved curriculum to meet early learning standards and our teaching is guided by principles of Conscious Discipline to promote healthy social and emotional development. Come find out why we are so proud of our school and we are a great place to work! Step by Step is currently seeking assistant teachers to provide teaching support across all age groups and classrooms (infants, toddlers, and pre-k), as well as experienced teachers to join our classroom co-teaching teams. We are excited to meet with both experienced and entry-level candidates who are eager to learn more about the field! Starting compensation will be based on ECE credentials and years of experience in the field, within the listed range.

Schedule:

Full-time, 40 hrs/week, 8-hour daytime shifts Mon-Fri (for example, 8:30am-5:30pm with 1-hour lunch break daily). Part-time ( very limited positions ), afternoon shifts Mon-Fri (for example, 1-5pm)

Benefits:

Health insurance (low deductible plan with Geisinger), vision insurance, dental insurance Paid time off (starting at 7 PTO days and 6 paid holidays for a total of 13 paid days in the first year, increasing each year thereafter) If you have young children of your own, childcare tuition is discounted 75% for the first child and 50% for additional children. If you are interested in pursuing a credential or degree in the field, we also offer the opportunity to take college classes in early education for no cost, by participation in PA's PASSHE funding program. 401k matching up to 4% Job duties may include: Collaborating with classroom teachers to implement age-appropriate activities and lesson plans Providing stimulation for development across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of learning (singing, reading, outdoor time, physical activities, simple hands-on art and sensory activities, etc) Meeting the children's physical needs for care (feeding, assisting with naptime routines, diaper changes, etc) Communicating as needed about the children's progress and daily activities with family members, in person and using an app for sharing information and photos Attending monthly staff meetings for professional development and school-wide communications

Assistants:

Stepping in for classroom teachers as needed for bathroom breaks and planning time

Assistants:

Possible kitchen help, serving/delivering lunches provided by our caterer to each of the classrooms, loading and unloading dishes from the dishwasher (does not require any cooking) Step by Step is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person