Assistant Teacher

Devine School - Macungie, PA

Job Summary:

We have an opening to join our team of passionate educators who want to make the world a better place through creating a magical learning environment for young children. Be a part of a growing community of early childhood educators who care about their teachers' joy and growth.

Positions available in the following classrooms:

• Preschool
• Pre-K

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum in accordance with the curriculum policy.
• Responsible for the basic care needs of each child in the classroom including assistance with dressing, toileting, tying shoes, regular hand washing, face cleaning, and any other tasks associated with good personal hygiene.
• Responsible for assisting the children with social development including teaching table manners during meals, working with a group of children to accomplish goals, teaching them to share, and other activities associated with social and emotional development.
• Ensure your classroom is in compliance with child care state licensing regulations.
• Provides daily physical gross motor activities with or without equipment or materials indoor and outdoor.
• Complete any required daily forms such as Child Tracking Sheets, Attendance Records, and any other paperwork assigned such as Incident/Accident reports.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences.
• Any other duties assigned by the Center Director.

Skills:

• Experience in childcare preferred
• Knowledge of or ability to learn early childhood education standards
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for children
• Communication skills that reflect professionalism and kindness at all times
• Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment
• Must be able to maintain a strict classroom schedule to ensure State "ratio" compliance

Qualifications:

• Must have high school diploma, GED or higher
• Must pass background and medical screenings
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running

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