Childcare Teaching Assistant- Part Time

STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS CENTER•Pine Township, PA

3d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Group Supervisor supports teachers and/or Group Supervisors in creating a caring, safe school environment and improving the quality of children’s care and education. Under the direction of a Teacher and/or Group Supervisor, the role helps implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. The position requires effective communication, teamwork, and positive relationships with children and their parents. This is a part-time, full-year (12-month) position at Stepping Stones Children’s Center in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position reports to the Program Site Director/Group Supervisor. Pay starts at $16.00 per hour, with a listed range of $16.00–$17.00 per hour. A $500 signing bonus is offered after the first 90 days and another $500 bonus after six months. Stepping Stones is a nonprofit childcare center serving children from infancy through Pre-K and offering school-age, extended-day kindergarten, and summer camp programs. Its mission is to provide high-quality education and childcare in an environment that fosters positive relationships among children, staff, families, and the community.

Requirements

At least two years (2,500 hours) of professional childcare experience or experience working or volunteering with children.
High school diploma and at least 2,500 hours of experience working with children.
Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team environment.
Understanding of child development.
High energy.
Ability to interact with children at different levels, including getting down on the floor, lifting and carrying children and supplies, and moving around the center while supervising children.
Flexibility to work with Infant, Toddler, and Preschool classrooms and varied hour assignments.
Must pass a full background check, drug screening test, and health screening.
Willingness to complete a CDA, SAC, or equivalent credit coursework.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing curriculum activities and encourage children’s participation.
Engage actively in indoor and outdoor activities; maintain classroom cleanliness and order, and ensure materials are available.
Maintain daily communication with parents through informal discussions.
Communicate effectively with children to support their safety, relationships, and guidance.
Encourage self-help skills and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
Follow Stepping Stones policies and state regulations.
Maintain a personal professional development plan to support continuous quality improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.