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Why work with Federation Early Learning Services (FELS)?

We love our staff at FELS and are constantly amazed by the dedication and passion with which our staff approaches their work every day! To show our appreciation to the teachers who support our frontline, FELS offers a host of benefits including:

• 16 vacation days and 10 sick days (for all full-time teachers)
• Sign-on bonus is now available for a limited time!*
• Significantly reduced childcare tuition (qualified teachers are eligible for additional child care scholarships)
• Monthly staff recognition program
• Health (Independence Blue Cross!!!), Vision, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Free Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees through T.E.A.C.H. and Earn & Learn
• Encouraging environment for staff to set and achieve professional and educational goals
• Free coffee and access to a staff lounge for breaks

Job Description:

The Assistant Teacher assists the Lead Teacher with creating an environment that supports children’s natural desire to explore, experiment, and discover, helping them to achieve their optimal ability and ensuring a safe and healthful environment.

What are an Assistant Teacher’s skills and qualifications?

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required)
• At least two (2) years or a minimum of 2,500 hours of childcare experience
• Annual physical examination and biennial TB (Mantoux) test
• Ability to speak, hear, read, write, and understand English
• Ability to easily lift 50 pounds and meet the physical demands of child care over the course of an eight (8) hour work day (i.e. lifting children, squatting, pushing strollers, bending, etc.)
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 (with corrected lenses if needed) to supervise children individually and in groups of up to 25, maintain accurate records, read necessary program materials, verify the identification of escorts, etc.

It is the continuing policy of Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other classification as required by applicable law.

*For more information about our sign-on bonus please contact us directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person