Assistant Teacher Toddlers - Now Hiring!
About The Position
Spring Education Group is hiring a full-time Toddler Assistant Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The role supports young children’s learning and development through engaging, hands-on classroom experiences, including stories, art, music, movement, and play. Teachers use the school’s curriculum and lesson-planning resources while contributing their own ideas and creativity to the classroom. The teacher helps children build confidence, independence, early academic skills, and friendships; develops meaningful relationships with children; and communicates with families about children’s days, growth, and milestones. The role works in partnership with fellow teachers and school leaders to maintain a positive, supportive classroom. The posted pay range is $17.00–$19.00 per hour, and the schedule is Monday through Friday with no nights or weekends. The position requires the ability to perform its essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Physical activities include frequent walking, standing, sitting, squatting, stooping, reaching, kneeling, rising from the floor, twisting, listening, reading, writing, and speaking English. The job also often involves carrying, lifting, repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally pushing, pulling, or bending. Regular hearing and clear vision, with or without correction, are required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Meet applicable state licensing requirements.
- Be authorized to work in the United States.
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be able to balance structure, creativity, and fun in a busy preschool classroom.
- Be dependable, patient, energetic, and genuinely enjoy working with young children.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a licensed childcare or early learning setting is preferred but not required.
- A CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Bring lessons to life through hands-on activities, stories, art, music, movement, and play.
- Help children build confidence, independence, early academic skills, and friendships.
- Use curriculum and lesson-planning resources as a foundation while adding personal creativity and ideas.
- Build meaningful relationships with children and communicate with families about each child’s day, growth, and milestones.
- Partner with fellow teachers and school leaders to create a positive, supportive classroom.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Childcare tuition discount.
- Education assistance.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Career growth opportunities, including pathways to Lead Teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and other leadership roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
