Part-Time Assistant Teacher, Penn Children's Center

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Posted Job Title

Part-Time Assistant Teacher, Penn Children's Center

Job Profile Title

Assistant Teacher

Job Description Summary

This position is a key member of our large team and as a member of the team is responsible for supporting the basic philosophy of Penn Children's Center: "Learning through Play". The role is responsible for fostering the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of each child.

Job Description

The successful applicant will:

• Be responsible to teach, guide, and supervise children 12 weeks to 5 years in accordance with NAEYC, Keystone Stars, and DHS guidelines.

• Assist teacher in developing, planning and carrying out daily activities and lesson plans. Arrange and maintain educational materials and equipment.

• Log daily activities, keep records, prepares reports and communicates with parents on a daily basis as well as by a monthly newsletter, timely e-mails and meetings when necessary.

• Be required to maintain a Professional Development Record and meet all training mandates.

• Assume all duties of classroom in the Lead Teacher's absence.

Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent is required and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood or similar highly regarded.

• Solid understanding of early childhood development required, together with a working knowledge of early childhood/education standards.

• Strong communication, collaboration and nurturing skills are essential.

• Evidence of initiative and adaptability to change.

• Evidence of a commitment to early childhood and continued professional development.

• Flexibility to work during Center opening hours as required to ensure appropriate service provision and to meet licensing ratios (i.e. normally between 7:30am to 6:00pm).

• Experience working with a diverse group of families.

• Skills in language, art, music, or drama highly regarded.

• The successful candidate must be able to work among three age groups; infant, toddler and preschool.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Occasional lifting 25-50lbs.

• Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less                        

• Typically standing or walking                

• Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping         

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

A comprehensive post offer, pre-employment background check will be undertaken for this position. Periodic background checks will also be undertaken during employment as required by law.

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