Location
Saxonburg, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The Teacher Aide is responsible for the care and supervision of preschool children aged 3 to 5 years old, including assisting with lesson planning and teaching basic early education concepts. Duties also involve supervising indoor and outdoor play time and informing parents about the child's daily activities.
Requirements summary
Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED plus two years of experience working with children, which can be paid or unpaid, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Candidates must also be able to provide acceptable state clearances and demonstrate the ability to multitask and work effectively in a team.
Job description
- Lifesteps is hiring a Full
- Time Child Care Staff / Teacher Aide in the Saxonburg, PA area.
Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations in Western Pennsylvania.
The Agency provides programs and services to help those with and without special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this may be the right opportunity for you.
Lifesteps is immediately hiring a full-time Teacher Aide (also known as Child Care Assistants or Assistant Group Supervisor) to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, in the preschool classroom inside Knoch Primary School. This position works during the school year only. Summers off work.
Job duties include
- the care and supervision of children, ages 3 years to 5 years old
- assisting with lesson planning and creating fun activities
- teaching early education concepts (colors, letters, numbers, etc.)
- supervising indoor and outdoor play time
- informing parents about the child's day
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience working with children - can be paid or unpaid work such as Summer Camps, Church Nursery, Babysitting, Bible School, Volunteering with children, etc.
- Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance
- Ability to provide acceptable state clearances
- Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.
Preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or Human Services field OR 60 credits
Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes
- 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and much more!
You can Make a Difference in the lives of children!
Apply Today! • Online
- www.lifesteps.net [http://www.lifesteps.net/]
- Call: 724-283-1010
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EOE/ADA: Lifesteps is a Drug-free Workplace
Full-Time: 8:00am-4:00pm
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retirement Plan
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Personal/Emergency Time
