Preschool Assistant

About the role

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years, dedicated to helping individuals and families with life's changing needs. The Preschool Assistant provides a high quality of care to enrolled children, ensures their needs are met, and assists in the implementation and direction of daily routines and activities.

Schedule

This full-time position works Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with weekends off.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidate shall meet one of the following criteria:
  • Possession of a Child Development Associate’s (CDA) certificate
  • Completion of at least 2 years of full-time postsecondary study (60 credits) in a related field
  • Possession of an associate’s degree or higher
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks
• Strong communications skills (verbal and written); able to communicate information to a diverse audience

Preferred:

• One or more years’ experience teaching in an integrated classroom setting
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education
• Private Academic Teacher Certification in Nursery/Kinder

Benefits

• 100% agency-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/emergency time
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays