What are the responsibilities and job description for the Norristown-Teacher and Teacher Assistants position at PLAY AND LEARN MASTER?
Job Details
Description
Play and Learn of Norristown has immediate full time openings for enthusiastic, reliable and experienced teachers and teacher assistants for infant-toddler Early Head Start class!
Conveniently located inside the Montgomery County Human Services Building, Play and Learn Norristown provides convenient, on-site child care for Montgomery County employees as well as the local community.
Playing is the path to learning for young children. Play is needed for healthy development. At Play & Learn, we are experts at combining play with age-appropriate curriculum to foster independence in children and help them develop their own unique concepts and learning style. In our classrooms, you’ll find art, music, and laughter in the air. We offer a host of interactive opportunities for learning, growing and exploring. For 36 years, Play & Learn has provided the highest quality in early childhood education. We believe that as children interact with people and materials in a learning environment, they develop their own unique concepts and Ideas. Our teaching staff, directors and administrators are committed to working together with families to create a safe, educational and fun setting for children.
We are seeking qualified Teacher Assistants who will:
- Meet the individual needs of the children providing the highest quality of care
- Develop Lesson plans
- Implement Play & Learn’s Curriculum
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment
- Promote a nurturing and learning environment
- Engage and encourage creativity through art, music, and play
- Plan and implement activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs, work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to engage in physical activities with the ability to lift, sit, stand, walk, crouch, push, pull.
- Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families
- Ability to speak, read and write English
Qualified candidates for this position will have the following:
- 2 years of related child care experience
- CDA credential or 6 credits in Early Childhood
- Associate Degree Early Childhood or related field (preschool position)
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs, work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to engage in physical activities with the ability to lift, sit, stand, walk, crouch, push, pull.
- Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families
The benefits our dedicated team of professionals enjoy:
- Medical/Dental,
- Sick
- Vacation
- Paid Holiday
- 403b
- Continuing Education
- Childcare
Please visit our website www.playandlearn.com for a full listing of open job opportunities.
Play & Learn 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.
Requirements
Qualified candidates for this position will have the following:
- 2 years of related child care experience
- CDA credential or 6 credits in Early Childhood
- Associate Degree Early Childhood or related field a plus!
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs, work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to engage in physical activities with the ability to lift, sit, stand, walk, crouch, push, pull.
- Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families
