Collegeville- Teacher Assistant

PLAY AND LEARN MASTER•Collegeville, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Play and Learn in Collegeville has full time opportunity for enthusiastic, reliable and experienced teacher assistant to join our team! Work in a fun and friendly environment, where PLAYING & LEARNING come together! Playing is the path to learning for young children. Play is needed for healthy development. At Play & Learn, we are experts at combining play with age-appropriate curriculum to foster independence in children and help them develop their own unique concepts and learning style. In our classrooms, you’ll find art, music, and laughter in the air. We offer a host of interactive opportunities for learning, growing and exploring. For 36 years, Play & Learn has provided the highest quality in early childhood education. We believe that as children interact with people and materials in a learning environment, they develop their own unique concepts and Ideas. Our teaching staff, directors and administrators are committed to working together with families to create a safe, educational and fun setting for children. We are seeking qualified Teacher Assistant who will: Meet the individual needs of the children providing the highest quality of care Provide high-quality care and support to meet the individual needs of each child Implement the Play & Learn curriculum to foster child development Collaborate with your team to support children and families Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment Promote a nurturing, multicultural learning atmosphere Encourage creativity through art, music, and play Plan and implement activities to support self-esteem and social skills Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities Hours for the position are M-F, 8:30-5:30 OR 8:00-5:00 The benefits our dedicated team of professionals enjoy: Medical/Dental, Sick Vacation Paid Holiday 403b Continuing Education Childcare Play & Learn is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

Requirements

2 years of related child care experience
CDA or 6 credits in Early Childhood Education
Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs, work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to engage in physical activities with the ability to lift, sit, stand, walk, crouch, push, pull.
Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families

Responsibilities

Meet the individual needs of the children providing the highest quality of care
Provide high-quality care and support to meet the individual needs of each child
Implement the Play & Learn curriculum to foster child development
Collaborate with your team to support children and families
Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment
Promote a nurturing, multicultural learning atmosphere
Encourage creativity through art, music, and play
Plan and implement activities to support self-esteem and social skills
Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities