PA Pre K Counts Assistant/Floater Teacher

Pre K Counts assistant/Floater /6 hours/day Monday to Friday.

• Education (must have one of the following)
• High School Diploma or GED and 30 credits from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or Human Services field
• High School Diploma or GED and 600 or more hours of secondary training from DHS approved school
• High School Diploma or GED and 15 credits from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or Human Services field and 1 year of experience with children
• High School Diploma or GED and completion of an approved post-secondary training curriculum
• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of experience with children
• Personal
• Interest in children and willingness to learn
• References and recommendations
• Able to relate well to children and adults
• Current health appraisal
• Current Clearances

Basic Function

• The Assistant teacher will work with and support the lead teacher in all aspects of center activities to ensure the learning, health, safety and general well-being of the children in their care.

Performance Responsibilities

• Should include but not limited to:
• Assisting in the implementation of the daily activities under the guidance of the lead teacher
• Helping to supervise the children during all activities
• Talking and actively playing with the children at appropriate times
• Leading the group when the teacher is not present
• Setting up breakfast, lunch and snack
• Cleaning and sanitizing the tables after meals
• Helping children with their hygiene (hand washing, toileting, diapering, etc.)
• Taking all trash from the room to the dumpster at the end of their shift
• Ensuring the safety of the children at all times
• Maintaining the playground and/or pavilion as needed
• Treating each child with dignity and respect
• Maintaining discipline by following center policies
• Maintaining a positive relationship with the parents through effective communication
• Attending mandatory staff meetings
• Cooperating with parents, staff and other adults to ensure the children’s needs are met
• Attending mandatory trainings and certifications

Physical Demands

• Medium lifting, up to 50 pounds
• Activity including but not limited to: climbing, balancing, kneeling, stooping, crawling, sitting and standing
• Activity including but not limited to: reaching, handling and feeling

Organizational Responsibilities

• The Assistant reports to the Lead teacher and/or the Director

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lititz, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18