Toddler Assistant Teacher - Philadelphia, United States - Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy

Description

Toddler Assistant Teacher
Grays Ferry Early Learning is seeking an Assistant Toddler Teacher to be part of a growing team.

Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy is a high-quality early childhood and education center who has achieved a STAR4 and working towards obtaining NAEYC Accreditation.

Are you passionate about working with young children and want to make a difference in their lives? Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy is the place for you.

The best way to start and end a day is with a company that is filled with game changers who are ready to be an impact from day one and beyond day one thousand.

That is who we are. Working for us is not your normal career move.

Instead, it's a shift in your life to be exposed to be on a mission greater than our four walls.

The Assistant Toddler Techer provides support to the Lead Teacher by helping to create a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment where children are actively engaged.

The teacher assistant is to promote an environment that supports children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development; to nurture positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

The teacher assistant must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment.


Key Responsibilities

• Use understanding of child development as the foundation of work with young children.
• Effective pedagogical approaches include developmentally appropriate practices along with the use of researchbased curriculum and PA early learning standards to create meaningful learning experiences for children.
• Create a safe and fun learning environment.
• Develop and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with families.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Maintain complete and accurate records

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a CDA or currently enrolled in an Associate's Degree ECE program or related field with 15 credits in ECE
OR have an Associate's Degree in ECE or related field with 15 credit in ECE.

Must have a minimum of two years years of documented experience working with children.

• We are an equal opportunity employer. Our services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age._

Salary:
$ $15.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19146: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person