Preschool Teacher Assistant I/II

2 weeks ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County Full time

JOB TITLE: Teacher Aide I/II

Program: Universal Pre-K

CLASSIFICATION: Academic/Full-Time/Non-Exempt

POSITION GRADE: Grade 1 / Grade 2



SALARY:
Grade 1: $16.36 per hour
Grade 2: $16.69 per hour

JOB HOURS: 30 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY: The Teacher Aide plays a crucial role in supporting the Master Teacher and Teacher Assistant by facilitating age-appropriate activities for a group of 18 preschool children. Responsibilities include assisting during mealtimes and engaging in classroom preparation and cleanup. The Teacher Aide is instrumental in ensuring the safety of the children and contributes to the daily operations of the classroom environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Position Grade 1: High School/GED diploma with a commitment to obtain a preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education within two years of employment.

Position Grade 2: An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a current preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in an early childhood setting is preferred.

SKILLS:

Understanding of child development principles and the ability to interact positively with young children; Competence in observing and documenting children's behaviors; Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding program and agency information; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Capability to keep accurate and detailed records; Proficient in computer usage; Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team to deliver quality programming for children and families.
Ability to approach families with a non-judgmental attitude. Physical demands of the role include standing, sitting, walking, bending or kneeling to engage with children at their eye level, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Manual dexterity and visual acuity are essential. Auditory and verbal communication skills are necessary for interaction with clients, staff, and the public.

OTHER: Preference will be given to qualified internal candidates. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory medical examination and TB test, as well as fingerprint clearance from the appropriate education department at the time of hiring. The employee will be required to sign an affidavit annually confirming that they have not been involved in any child abuse or neglect cases within the past year. The organization maintains a Substance-Free workplace and conducts random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

BENEFITS: Flexible Benefits Plan, academic schedule, paid school vacations, and unemployment benefits during the summer.
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