Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy- $16.50/hour

Via of the Lehigh Valley • Allentown, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Children's Academy is seeking enthusiastic Assistant Teachers dedicated to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive. This role offers hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance an early childhood education career. The academy is a proud Pennsylvania Keystone STARS center and a multi-year Top Workplace winner, located in Lower Macungie Township.

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

• Flexible work schedule.
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
• Education Assistance.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• 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.
• Prizes given for door decorating contests.

What This Job Offers

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