Assistant Teacher, Penn Children's Center

Assistant Teacher, Penn Children's Center

Job Description Summary

This position is a key member of our large team and as a member of the team is responsible for supporting the basic philosophy of Penn Children's Center: "Learning through play." The role is responsible for fostering the cognitive, social, emotional and physical development of each child.

Job Description

The successful applicant will:

• Be responsible to teach, guide, and supervise children 12 weeks to 5 years in accordance with NAEYC, Keystone Stars, and DHS guidelines.
• Assist teacher in developing, planning and carrying out daily activities and lesson plans. Arrange and maintain educational materials and equipment.
• Log daily activities, keep records, prepares reports and communicates with parents on a daily basis as well as by a monthly newsletter, timely e-mails and meetings when necessary.
• Be required to maintain a Professional Development Record and meet all training mandates.
• Assume all duties of classroom in the Lead Teacher's absence.

Qualifications:

• An Associate's Degree or two year college equivalent is required and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood or similar highly regarded.
• Solid understanding of early childhood development required, together with a working knowledge of early childhood/education standards.
• Strong communication, collaboration and nurturing skills are essential.
• Evidence of initiative and adaptability to change.
• Evidence of a commitment to early childhood and continued professional development.
• Flexibility to work during Center opening hours as required to ensure appropriate service provision and to meet licensing ratios (ie. normally between 7:30am to 6:00pm).
• Experience working with a diverse group of families.
• Skills in language, art, music, or drama highly regarded.
• The successful candidate must be able to work among three age groups; infant, toddler and preschool.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Occasional lifting 25-50lbs.
• Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less
• Typically standing or walking
• Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping

About Penn Children's Center: You may read more about Penn Children's Center here: Welcome to Penn Children's Center (upenn.edu)

Job Location - City, State: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School: Business Services

Pay Range: $16.83 - $21.00 Hourly Rate