Child Care Assistant Teacher - The Growing Place Child Care Centers

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We are looking for Assistant Teachers to work with the children in the classroom. The Growing Place serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-agers at all three locations.

We are looking for caring and hard-working individuals to assist in supervising children; cultivate their social and emotional development; facilitate developmentally appropriate activities; care for the whole child, including diapering and assisting with toileting as needed; and support our commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child and their family.

Candidates should be at least 18, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and have at least two years of documented experience working with children. (Valid experience can include but is not limited to volunteering, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, and/or lifeguarding.) Caring for your own children does not count per PA regulations.

The Growing Place Child Care Centers are Keystone STAR Four rated, which is the highest quality in PA. All three of our centers are NAEYC-accredited as well. Teamwork is very important in our organization, where we serve approximately 450 children, from eight weeks to 12 years old, in three large centers.

Hourly rate is based on years of experience and college credits in ECE. Applicants who do a split shift will earn a shift differential of $1.00 per hour.

Before beginning work, applicants will need to provide:

• Proof of high school graduation or the equivalent
• Two written references
• Verification of experience working with children (in addition to child care center experience, valid experience can include but is not limited to volunteering, coaching, tutoring, babysitting, and/or life guarding. Caring for your own children does not count per PA regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.50 - $13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• relevant: 2 years (Preferred)
• classroom management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The Growing Place complies with applicable civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).