Part Time- Teachers Assistant

Part-Time Teacher’s Assistant

Little Hands Childcare Academy LLC

Job Description

Little Hands Childcare Academy LLC is seeking a dedicated, dependable, and enthusiastic Part-Time Teacher’s Assistant to join our childcare team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, structured, and engaging learning environment.

As a Teacher’s Assistant, you will support daily classroom operations, assist with age-appropriate educational activities, and help promote children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

We are looking for an individual who is patient, attentive, proactive, and capable of working collaboratively with other staff members while maintaining the highest standards of childcare.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing daily classroom activities, structured learning experiences, and age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Support children’s developmental growth through early literacy, mathematics, sensory activities, creative play, and social interaction.
• Supervise children during classroom activities, meals, designated playtime, and daily transitions.
• Assist with diaper changes, toileting, handwashing, and other personal care routines as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and safe classroom environment throughout the day.
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfecting of classroom surfaces, toys, tables, chairs, and childcare equipment.
• Support positive behavior management strategies while encouraging appropriate social interactions.
• Assist with meal preparation, serving, and cleanup while following proper health and safety procedures.
• Observe children’s developmental progress and communicate concerns to the appropriate classroom staff or administrator.
• Provide additional support to children with varying developmental needs and abilities.
• Follow all childcare center policies, procedures, licensing regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to ensure daily routines and responsibilities are completed efficiently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, or early childhood education setting is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of child development, age-appropriate activities, and positive behavior management techniques.
• Ability to work effectively with children of varying ages and developmental stages.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and able to take initiative without constant supervision.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Willingness to assist with both classroom instruction and daily cleaning responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented childcare environment.
• Must meet all applicable Pennsylvania childcare licensing and staff qualification requirements.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain required background clearances, health and safety training, mandated reporter training, and pediatric CPR/First Aid certification.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who understands that working in early childhood education involves more than supervising children. Our ideal candidate is actively engaged in classroom activities, attentive to children’s individual needs, and committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and productive learning environment.

Candidates should be comfortable assisting with daily childcare routines, taking direction, demonstrating initiative, and contributing positively to the overall success of our program.

Join Our Team!

At Little Hands Childcare Academy LLC, we are committed to providing quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. We value dedicated team members who take pride in their work and understand the importance of supporting young children’s development.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy making a positive difference in children’s lives, we encourage you to apply!

Work Location: In person