Assistant Teacher- Marietta Location

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to emotional, social, physical, and educational needs
• Provide warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care
• Serve as a positive Christian role model for children, families, and coworkers
• Follow all DHS licensing regulations and accreditation standards
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best-practice methods
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism at all times
• Adhere to the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct’s Statement of Commitment
• Provide classroom coverage and support in multiple classrooms as assigned
• Aid the Director and Lead Teachers with supervision and engagement of children
• Maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times
• Supervise children and ensure safety in classroom, playground, and all program areas
• Absorb children with activities of daily living (restroom use, handwashing, meals, rest time)
• Engage children in play and learning experiences that promote development
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
• Support child observations, screenings, assessments, and parent conferences as requested
• Create and maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
• Communicate professionally and positively with parents daily
• Complete required documentation including attendance, daily reports, and BrightWheel entries
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and occasional family/school events
• Communicate regularly with the Lead Teacher and Administration regarding classroom needs
• Maintain a professional self-image and reflect the values of Lititz Christian School at all times

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent education plus 2 years of documented childcare experience OR meet one of the following: Current CDA Certificate (or actively working toward a CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with approved Temporary Waiver from ACSI) or Associate or Bachelor Degree in a related field
• Have a minimum of 2,500 documented childcare hours (or equivalent education coursework completed)
• Maintain current background clearances (FBI fingerprinting, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, and NSOR)
• Maintain current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Mandated Reporter certification
• Complete a TB test and physical upon hire and every two years thereafter
• Complete all training required by DHS, ACSI, and Keystone STARS
• Be mentally and physically capable of supervising and caring for children independently in a classroom setting
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 50 lbs
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliability
• Have dependable transportation
• Be available to work assigned hours to maintain ratio (until 5:30 PM if needed)

Benefits

• Generous pay
• Positive & Upbeat work environment
• Paid Trainings
• Paid Tuition Reimbursement through the TEACH program.

Pay

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time