Teaching assistant/Float

Part-Time Childcare Assistant Teacher/Float:

The Part-Time Childcare Employee ensures the safety, development, and well-being of infants, toddlers, or young children. This role supports daily routines, leads engaging educational or recreational activities, and maintains clear communication with parents and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Supervision: Monitor children continuously indoors and outdoors to prevent accidents while maintaining Pennsylvania State Ratios
• Activity Planning: Supporting the lead teacher with age-appropriate games, arts and crafts, storytelling, and physical play to support early development.
• Basic Care: Prepare and serve nutritious meals and snacks, assist with handwashing, and handle diaper changes or toilet training.
• Routine Management: Follow and maintain schedules for rest periods, naps, and outdoor transitions.
• Sanitation & Upkeep: Sanitize toys, clean eating areas, and keep the classroom or facility organized.
• Family Communication: Provide brief updates to parents or guardians regarding daily routines, behavior, and developmental progress.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED (coursework or credentials in Early Childhood Education are a plus). CDA preferred.
• Certifications: Valid CPR and First-Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Clearances: Must have or obtain; PA state police clearance, FBI Fingerprints, Child Abuse Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry, and Mandated Reporter trainings.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a daycare, school, or babysitting capacity is required, at least 2 years.

Required Skills

• Patience & Compassion: Ability to remain calm and supportive during stressful or emotional moments.
• Communication: Clear verbal skills to interact with children and active listening skills for parents.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift children, bend, kneel, and actively keep up with energetic kids.
• Multitasking: Capability to manage multiple children's needs safely at the same time.

Working Hours & Compensation

• Schedule: Part-time hours (typically 25-30 hours per week), which may include morning shifts, Afternoon shifts, or full day shifts depending on the need of the center.

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person