Child Care Assistant Teacher (FT or PT)

We are looking for full time Child Care Assistant Teachers. These positions will require someone to encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facilities. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child’s abilities
• Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children’s interactions and promote the spirit of concord
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources
• Housekeeping responsibilities - maintain high level of cleaning in assigned classroom through sanitizing classroom surfaces and bathrooms, sweeping, mopping
• Work with a team

Skills

• Proven experience as a child care / daycare teacher
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Methodical and creative
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Certificate in first aid and CPR
• Degree in early childhood education
• Self-starter and team player - these skills are highly valued

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) after 90 days
• Paid Holiday Time
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Group Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Childcare Tuition (max cost is $25/child per week)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Simple IRA with company match

Opportunity House is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Reading, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13