Teacher Aide

About the role

The Teacher Aide position (also known as Child Care Assistant or Teaching Assistant) will work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, 9 am to 2:30 pm, in the preschool center.

Responsibilities

• The care and supervision of children, ages 3 years to 5 years old
• Assisting with lesson planning and creating fun activities
• Supervising indoor and outdoor play time
• Informing parents about the child's day
• Cleaning and organizing the preschool room / toys / equipment
• Participating in quality initiatives, such as Keystone Stars, for enhanced programming

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Psychology, Criminology, Speech Pathology, Music Therapy, Women's Studies, or any related major
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Able to provide acceptable PA Criminal clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Dept of Human Services clearance
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal and written); able to communicate information to a diverse audience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or any related Human Services field
• Experience as a child care assistant, AGS, or paraprofessional is helpful

Benefits

Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations. Join our Team to make a difference in the lives of children!

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

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Benefits

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Contact

To Apply: Online at www.lifesteps.net

Call: 724-283-1010

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