Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Want to make a difference? Come work with us!

Community Services for Children is hiring Assistant Classroom Teachers for the Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs. We are looking for caring and warm team members, experienced with preschool-aged children, ready to help us make a difference in the lives of little learners and their families.

Work Environment: We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected numerous times as a Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education. At CSC, we live our values of excellence, integrity, and connection. We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning – and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work/life balance – offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the daily care of every enrolled child by following all program regulations and guidelines.
• Plan with and assist the lead teacher in preparing learning materials for activities appropriate for preschool age (3-5 years of age) children.
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment, including serving nutritional meals for children.
• Share in the development and implementation of written lesson plans with the lead teacher.
• Accompany bus drivers during transportation to ensure the safety of all children.
• Collaborate with parents to ensure a positive educational experience for each child. 
• Perform other duties assigned by Lead Teacher.

  Job Requirements:

• GED or High School Diploma, and must have or
  obtain CDA or AA in Early Childhood Education within two years of hire. 
• Experience working with young children.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• All CSC team members are required to complete their state and federal clearances prior to start. Some roles require also a physical and TB exam.

Benefits:

• Full Time (35-40 hours a week / Monday-Friday)
• Low cost/rich benefit plans
• Paid leave for sick days, personal days, and holidays
• Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan
• Part Year: 6-8 weeks off over summer (generally following a school-year calendar)
• We help you earn your CDA!

Assistant Teachers are an important part of our education team and provide critical support to our program. These positions can assist one or more classrooms, and/or offer coverage. Some roles may require travel throughout the Lehigh Valley but each is required to have, or earn, their CDA or Associates in ECE within two years of hire. CSC will cover the cost of your CDA and help you through the process.

Want to learn more and discover how you can be a part of our mission, and contribute to the success of children and the Lehigh Valley community? Apply today!

 

*Due to a high volume of applicants, only resumes listing experience (formal and informal) with young children will be considered.

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Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Trial period, Monday to Friday

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