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Preschool Classroom Assistant 3rd Person

CenClear
State College, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/3/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Classroom Assistant 3rd Person position at CenClear?

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Position: Preschool Classroom Assistant 3rd Person

Location: CenClear's Preschool Center located within Grays Wood Elementary

Employment Type: Hourly: Monday-Friday, 6.5 hours per day during the school year

Pay: $14.21 per hour

About CenClear

At CenClear, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Why Work at CenClear?

Our Core Values Guide Everything We Do

  • Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
  • Change & Innovation: We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
  • Respect & Compassion: Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
  • Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
  • Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
  • Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
  • Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

About The Role

Do you enjoy working with children aged 3 to 5? If so, CenClear is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Our Preschool offers a supportive and engaging environment for both students and staff.

As a Classroom Assistant 3rd Person, you will play a vital role in assisting the teacher with implementing child activities, setting up the classroom, and ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment. Join our team today!

What You'll Do

  • Work with children aged 3 to 5
  • Work approximately 32.5 hours per week during the school year following the school calendar. This includes 15 minutes before and after class time for daily preparation. Summer training sessions are also required.
  • Assist the teacher with implementing child activities
  • Set up and maintain an organized classroom environment
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of students
  • Adhere to program regulations and guidelines
  • Provide coverage as needed for other duties or positions. Opportunities for coverage within the same or another classroom as Classroom Assistant, Personal Care Aide, etc... The 3rd Person has more flexibility within their positions to be able to provide coverage as needed.
  • Additional hours could be provided for duties such as light cleaning, child transportation and break coverage
  • Maintain open communication with your supervisor.
  • Attend required meetings and on-the-job training.
  • Monitor and respond to work email as part of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintain a professional attitude and confidentiality concerning information about CenClear staff, children, parents, consumers/clients, and families.
  • Practice social responsibility by checking email daily and responding in a timely manner.

What We're Looking For

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Individuals must be willing to obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential if offered. This training is paid for by CenClear.
  • Working phone in your home
  • Documented good physical health.
  • Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate

Perks You'll Love

  • Benefits are dependent on the number of hours work
  • Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (shared cost)
  • Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment, after 1 year and 1000 hours worked
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes household members)
  • 18% discount on Verizon cell phone services
  • Mileage Reimbursement (following the reimbursement policy)
  • Technology and Software Discounts available

Physical Abilities

  • Reach overhead.
  • Lift and carry objects over fifty (50) pounds.
  • Bend to a child's level and retrieve items from the floor.
  • Stand for extended periods of time with reasonable breaks.
  • Sit at child size tables.
  • Participate in gross motor activities.
  • Walk and stand for periods of over one hour.
  • Hold children on their lap.
  • Climb stairs.
  • Operate kitchen appliances.
  • Stoop to move objects.
  • Use sweeper and other cleaning apparatus (push and pull).
  • Sit on the floor for over thirty minutes.
  • Vision and hearing within normal limits.
  • Hand wash and rinse dishes using chemical disinfectants.
  • Clean various surfaces using chemical disinfectants.

Ready to Make a Difference? Join us in fulfilling our vision: To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities. Apply Now!

CenClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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