Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

We are looking for a teaching assistant to join our team! You will be assisting our lead teachers with implementing curriculum, assisting in classroom coverage during lunch breaks, and providing support to the Director as needed.

This position is idea if you love working with children, but may not have full-time hours to commit to a work schedule. We want someone with strong creative and organizational skills, and who can develop strong relationships with faculty, students, and families to create an engaging learning environment.

Hourly Rate / Benefits:

$13.00 - $16.00 per hour, based on education and experience.

Paid Holidays

Bonus based on performance

Employee Discount

Opportunity for advancement

Tuition assistance

Key Responsibilities:

Interact and encourage children in activities during the day.

Provide nurturing care while helping them develop independent skills.

Help children learn appropriate social skills.

Assist the Lead Teacher with activities for the children.

Assist in the maintenance of the classroom as a clean, organized, and safe place for the children to spend time.

Must comply with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of Countryside Daycare and Preschool.

Teacher Requirements:

Classroom experience in working with children is required.

Dependability and commitment.

Flexibility

Must Provide the following documents prior to commencing employment:

HS diploma or GED

PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance (within the last four years)

PA State Police Clearance (within the last four years)

FBI Fingerprint Clearance (within the last four years)

Two Reference Letters (indicating the number of hours working directly with children)

Mandated Reporter Child Abuse Online Training (within the last four years)

Mandated 10 Hours Health and Safety Training through Better Kid Care.

First Aid and Pediatric CPR training (within the last year)

Time Commitment:

Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm (part-time) or 9:00am-6:00pm (full-time with 1hr lunch).

Countryside Daycare & Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Childcare: 2 years (Required)