Assistant Teacher/Teacher'S Aide

The Growing Tree Day Care & Learning Center/MIRACLES 3 • East Stroudsburg, PA

7d

About The Position

The Assistant Teacher/Teacher's Aide works in a childcare center. Available schedules include full-time shifts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch, part-time shifts of 30 hours per week from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., 25 hours per week from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., or 20 hours or less per week with flexible start times between 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and work ending at 6:30 p.m. An AM/PM split shift is also available; AM hours are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., and travel time is paid when AM hours are added to a PM shift.

The role requires the employee to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. The employee must be willing to take at least three online education courses toward a CDA. The employer covers 95% of tuition and book costs for these courses, and offers the opportunity to pursue an associate's and/or bachelor's degree in early childhood education with 95% of the costs covered.

The advertised rate of pay applies after six months; the starting rate is $3 per hour less. The posting also offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, yearly raises, and bonuses. Full-time employees work 35–40 hours per week. Full-time benefits include PTO, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick/personal days, health care, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees receive paid holidays. Employees whose children attend the center pay 10% of the usual cost. The employer states that it does not discriminate based on race, culture, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, or disability.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to take at least three online education courses to achieve a CDA.

Nice To Haves

• College students enrolled in education or a related field are preferred, but not required.
• Daycare experience is preferred, but not required.
• For college students, Monday through Friday availability is preferred but not required; the employer will try to work around class schedules.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Advertised pay rate after six months; starting pay is $3 per hour less.
• Yearly raises and bonuses.
• 95% of tuition and book costs covered for CDA courses.
• Opportunity to pursue an associate's and/or bachelor's degree in early childhood education with 95% of costs covered.
• Full-time employees receive PTO, paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick/personal days.
• Part-time employees receive paid holidays.
• Employees whose children attend the center pay 10%.
• Full-time employees receive health care and a 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED