Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals with and without disabilities.

Our Child Development Center is looking to hire an Assistant Teacher/Child Care Aide to provide care and classroom instruction. Our staff is a caring and closely knit group. Please consider joining our team!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ASSISTANT TEACHER:

No formal education required. Meet the following requirements:

Must be 18 years old

2 years' work experience with children (ages birth to 8) preferred

Prior experience working with special needs children (ages birth to 8) preferred.

Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Department of Human Services FBI clearances required.

Acceptable results from the National Sexual Offenders Registry required.

Passing of physical examination and TB required.

JOB SUMMARY-ASSISTANT TEACHER, ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan learning activities within established classroom centers and with the Lead Teacher.

Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.

Assist students with tasks/activities to present or reinforce learning concepts.

Assist student with managing all parts of the program day including: transitions (between activities, from parents, lining up, etc.), meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities (circle time, small group, etc.), behavioral expectations (following classroom rules, individualized behavior plan, etc.), play & appropriate use of materials and equipment, clean-up and nap/rest time.

HOURS/BENEFITS-ASSISTANT TEACHER:

The Assistant Teacher is a full-time position M-F 8:30-5:30, 40 hours per week with one hour unpaid lunch. The position comes with an excellent benefit package valued at an additional $6K per year (health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance.)

WHY WORK FOR US?

Easterseals Child Development Center participates within the Keystone STARS for excellence in programming. If you are looking for a great career opportunity to further the lives of young children, then please consider this position. Our kids ROCK!

Thank you for your interest!!

Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

national origin, disability, pregnancy, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania

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