Job Description

Ready to light up young minds while having FUN? Wonderspring's STAR 4 New Market West center is looking for an energetic PHLpreK Assistant Teacher! Dive into the adventure with the Creative Curriculum and PA Early Learning Standards. You'll champion best practices, celebrate every little milestone, and collaborate with amazing teachers and parents.

Join us where FUN is at the heart of everything we do, and let your talents shine brighter every day Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Teacher with implementing approved curriculum-based lesson plans.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude with children, parents, co-workers, and administrators.
• Teach children how to use acceptable alternatives to challenging behaviors to reduce conflict by using provided techniques such as FLIP IT and Second Step.
• Observe children in the program throughout the year by recording observations, anecdotes, checklists, and other methods.
• Assess children’s progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed.

Qualifications

• Required: Preschool CDA or AA/AS in Early Childhood Education.
• At least two years' experience with preschoolers in an educational setting (2,500 verified hours).
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with parents/guardians.
• Ability to maintain high level standards of confidentiality regarding center, staff, and family matters.
• Understanding of DHS licensing, Keystone Stars, and accreditation standards.
• Proficient in managing a multicultural classroom environment.

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Accident, Illness/Cancer, and Whole Life Insurance

Time Off

• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
• Summers off

Retirement

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Retirement Education

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee childcare tuition discount
• College tuition discount
• Pet Insurance discount

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work,

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