Assistant Teacher, Children's Center (Full time) (Grand View)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Under general supervision, the Assistant Teacher assists the Head Teacher/Teacher with the preparation of materials and lessons for daily activities, supervises aides and volunteers, in consultation with the Manager. Responsible for record keeping and adhering to all safety regulations and for communication with parents and staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field; or 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field and 1-3 years’ experience related to the care and development of children; or 3-5 years’ experience with taking care of children.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates imagination and creativity while providing activities for children that include experiences in social, emotional, intellectual and physical stimulation on a daily basis as observed by the Head Teacher/Teacher.
Designs and integrates stimulation and relaxation in the classroom schedule on a daily basis as observed by the Head Teacher/Teacher or Manager in the development of a well-balanced program.
Guides children in their toileting routines (if necessary), rest times and provides guidance in eating (by modeling appropriate eating behaviors and manners) on a daily basis as observed by the Teacher and manager to foster maturation in children.
Facilitates positive behavior in children through verbal recognition and praise on a daily basis to reinforce good behavior.
Assists in making classroom materials and replenishes supplies and materials when needed or as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher to supplement the curriculum.
Maintains cooperative and supportive attitude with other staff members on a daily basis to foster a harmonious working relationship.
Accepts constructive criticism from the Head Teacher/Teacher or Manager when needed and accepts change by working through conflicts in a professional manner to insure the smooth operation of the Center.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s PCRAFT values during interactions with all customers.
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Other duties as assigned.