What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT position at LEARN & PLAY?
Play & Learn in Fort Washington, conveniently located just off of 309 and the PA Turnpike, is currently seeking enthusiastic individuals 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 qualified Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistants who will:
- Meet the individual needs of the children providing the highest quality of care
- Develop Lesson plans
- Implement Play & Learn’s Curriculum
- Support our children and families as a member of a team
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Promote a nurturing and learning environment
- Create a multi-cultural learning environment
- Engage and encourage creativity through art, music, and play
- Plan and implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
- Participate in staff and training meetings
Full Time (8:00-5:00 or 8:30-5:30) and Floater positions available!
The benefits our dedicated team of professionals enjoy:
- Medical/dental
- Sick
- Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 403 (b) with employer match
- Education assistance and reimbursement
- Discounted Childcare
- Employee referral program
Please visit our website www.playandlearn.com for a full listing of open job opportunities.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants for the Infant and Toddler assistant positions will meet the following requirements:
- CDA or 6 credits in Early Child Education-Associate Degree a plus!
- Two years child care experience in a formal setting (child care, nursery, school, preschool)
- 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