Pre-K Teacher Aide I/II - Philadelphia

About the Role

The Teacher Aide assists the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant in implementing age‑appropriate activities for preschool children, supports mealtimes, and participates in classroom preparation and cleanup. The aide helps ensure the safety of the children and supports day‑to‑day classroom operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant with age‑appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Support mealtimes and help maintain a clean, organized classroom environment.
• Participate in classroom preparation and cleanup.
• Help ensure the safety of children throughout the day.
• Support day‑to‑day operations within the classroom.

Education

• Position Grade 1: High School/GED diploma with a plan to complete a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within two years of hire.
• Position Grade 2: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool CDA credential.

Experience

• Experience working in an early‑childhood setting is preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and ability to work and interact with young children.
• Ability to observe and record children’s behaviors.
• Maintain confidentiality of program and agency information.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Team player who cooperates with all Pre‑K staff to provide quality programming for children and families.
• Non‑judgmental approach when working with families.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending or kneeling to a child’s eye level.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual skills.
• Auditory and verbal skills required for communication with clients, staff, and the public.

Additional Information

• Preference is given to qualified in‑house applicants.
• Employment is conditional upon satisfactory medical exam, TB test, and fingerprint clearance from the NYS Education Department.
• Employee must sign an annual affidavit confirming no involvement in a child abuse or neglect case within the past year.
• CAPC is a substance‑free workplace and conducts random, post‑accident, and reasonable‑suspicion drug testing.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Plan.
• Academic schedule.
• Paid school vacations.
• Unemployment benefits during the summer.