If you are an early childhood education professional who is interested in providing quality care and education in a fun, innovative, forward-thinking, and supportive environment, look no further! Join the Lehigh Children's Academy family today! Lehigh Children's Academy is a Pennsylvania Keystone Stars childcare center and 2023 and 2024 Top Workplace winner located in Lower Macungie Township. We are hiring Assistant Teachers and are looking for applicants who are passionate about teaching and want to have a positive impact on each child's educational experience. Apply today and become a Teacher that every child can count on to assist them in learning and growing!
Lehigh Children's Academy will provide you with hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance your early childhood education career! We are currently offering a sign-on bonus of $2,500 for this position.
Enjoy the benefits our non-profit organization offers:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee. We offer two plans to choose from!
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday! Employees also receive a Floating Cultural Holiday! Via is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other's differences adds quality to our services. To celebrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Via offers a floating cultural holiday. Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
• Education assistance up to $2,200 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire. The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Mentor program.
• Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more!
• Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.

Enjoy all of these intrinsic rewards as an Assistant Teacher:

• Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old.
• Care for children's hygiene, learning and developmental activities.
• Provide redirection and positive guidance to children.
• Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families.
• Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development.
• Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child's care.

Position Requirements for Assistant Teachers:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Some experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred.
• Ability to interact positively and work with the team.
• Must have flexibility with schedule.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking are required daily.

Via of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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