Assistant Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy- $16.50/hour - $2,500 Sign on Bonus!

VIA of the Lehigh Valley•Allentown, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Children's Academy, a proud Pennsylvania Keystone STARS center and a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Top Workplace winner, is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Teachers dedicated to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive. We offer hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance your early childhood education career. We are currently offering a sign-on bonus of $2,500 for this position.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
One (1) year of previous teaching experience in a childcare setting is required.
Ability to interact positively and work with the team.
Must have flexibility with schedule.
Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking are required daily.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old.
Care for children’s hygiene, learning and developmental activities.
Provide redirection and positive guidance to children.
Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom.
Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families.
Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development.
Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child’s care.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday!
Employees also receive a Floating Cultural Holiday!
Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them.
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
Employee referral-bonus program.
Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire. The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc.
Employee recognition programs.
Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more!
Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.
Sign-on bonus of $2,500