Job Details
Job Location
COLLEGEVILLE CENTER - COLLEGEVILLE, PA
Position Type
Full-Time/Part-Time
Education Level
High School
Job Category
Education
Description
Play and Learn in Collegeville seeking a caring, nurturing and reliable part time afternoon teacher assistant to join our team! Work in a fun and friendly environment, where PLAYING & LEARNING come together!
Playing is the path to learning for young children. Play is needed for healthy development. At Play & Learn, we are experts at combining play with age-appropriate curriculum to foster independence in children and help them develop their own unique concepts and learning style. In our classrooms, you'll find art, music, and laughter in the air. We offer a host of interactive opportunities for learning, growing and exploring. For 36 years, Play & Learn has provided the highest quality in early childhood education. We believe that as children interact with people and materials in a learning environment, they develop their own unique concepts and Ideas. Our teaching staff, directors and administrators are committed to working together with families to create a safe, educational and fun setting for children.
We are seeking a qualified afternoon assistant teacher who will:

• Assist in meeting the individual needs of the children providing the highest quality of care
• Assist in Implementing Play & Learn's Curriculum
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Assist in promoting a nurturing and learning environment
• Assist in implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs, work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to engage in physical activities with the ability to lift, sit, stand, walk, crouch, push, pull.
• Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families

Hours for the position are M-F, 9:00-6:00 and/or M-F, 1:00-6:00 or M-F, 3:00-6:00
Play & Learn is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
Qualified applicants for the Preschool Teacher position will meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Two years child care experience
• CDA or 6 credits in ECE a plus!