Assistant Toddler Teacher

About the role

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people, and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing educational lesson plans based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards, in conjunction with the OCDEL-approved curriculum.
• Participating in individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Adhering to schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, and safety and security of children.
• Helping to monitor growth and development of children based on established learning objectives using age-appropriate assessment tools.
• Establishing positive relationships with parents and maintaining frequent communication about student's growth and progress through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Participating collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the Early Years program.
• Helping with center-wide events, food program, preparation for assessments and audits, and other projects or tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• HS diploma with two years of documented childcare experience. Must be willing to enroll in CDA or AA program in ECE, upon hire.
• 2+ years’ verifiable experience working with an early childhood population.
• Familiarity with Keystone STARS standards and/or DHS regulations preferred.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required – CORA will pay for certification if hired without.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships within CORA as well as with children and their families.
• Demonstrated passion for engaging and teaching and supporting children.
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of Office 365 applications.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to enroll in CDA or AA program in Early Childhood Education.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships within CORA as well as with children and their families.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated passion for engaging and teaching and supporting children.
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of Office 365 applications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire).
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service.
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy).

Pay

Pay range - $15.20 - $16.40/hour (compensation commensurate with experience and credentials).

Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month on-site position.