Assistant Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy

About the role

Your next opportunity starts here! Lehigh Children's Academy, a proud Pennsylvania Keystone STARS center and a 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace winner, is located in the heart of Lower Macungie Township. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Assistant Teachers who are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old.
• Care for children's hygiene, learning and developmental activities.
• Provide redirection and positive guidance to children.
• Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families.
• Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child's care.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to interact positively and work with the team.
• Must have flexibility with schedule.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking are required daily.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance Card.
• Must have a valid Pennsylvania First Aid/CPR Certification.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and ability to handle stressful situations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday!
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire.
• The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Mentor program.
• Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more!
• Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.

Pay

We are currently offering a sign-on bonus of $2,500 for this position.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of both the children and the community.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and ability to handle stressful situations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday!
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire.
• The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Mentor program.
• Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more!
• Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.