Are you a person who loves kids? Do you want to help them learn and grow daily? Do you want a career that encourages you to laugh and play every day? If so, join us at Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville where we help children to grow socially, emotionally and educationally each and every day!

We are looking for full time (Monday - Friday) assistant teachers. We have been in business for over 20 years and have maintained a loving, caring atmosphere between staff and families. All full time employees receive paid vacation, paid personal time, childcare tuition discounts, health insurance benefits, CDA free tuition, and professional development assistance. Come in for an interview and you will see how different we are from other daycare centers.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assists in the daily management and supervision of classroom and children, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assists in teaching social skills, academics, life skills and much more, in a fun and loving atmosphere.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists and supervises children during all activities. Counsels children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the Pennsylvania state cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
• Assists children with meal times and clean-up.
• Assists with all academy and classroom paperwork. For example, daily notes, accident reports, and attendance reports.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and academy events.
• Assists with implementation of classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedule.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Responsible for attending workshops, conferences, and in-service training.
• Reports any problems to the teacher-in-charge or the director.
• Reports to director when not able to attend work.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel are not available; for example, takes full responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meets all state requirements for the position, background checks, CPR/first aid training, health physical with TB test.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age.
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high.
• Kiddie Academy of Plumsteadville is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person