Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy- $16.50/hour at Via of the Lehigh Valley

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

16.5

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Lesson Planning, Positive Guidance, Teamwork, Flexibility, Lifting up to 50 lbs

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description Are you a passionate early childhood education professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, innovative, and supportive environment? Your next opportunity starts here! Lehigh Children's Academy, a proud Pennsylvania Keystone STARS center and a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Top Workplace winner, is located in the heart of Lower Macungie Township. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Assistant Teachers who are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive. Apply today and become a Teacher that every child can count on to assist them in learning and growing! Lehigh Children’s Academy will provide you with hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance your early childhood education career! Enjoy the benefits our non-profit organization offers: Flexible work schedule. Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy! Education Assistance. Employee referral-bonus program. Employee recognition programs. Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more! Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards. Prizes given for door decorating contests. Enjoy all of these intrinsic rewards as an Assistant Teacher: Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old. Care for children’s hygiene, learning and developmental activities. Provide redirection and positive guidance to children. Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom. Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families. Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development. Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child’s care. Position Requirements for Assistant Teachers: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred. Ability to interact positively and work with the team. Must have flexibility with schedule. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking are required daily. Via of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Responsibilities

Assistant Teachers will nurture and support children aged six weeks to six years old, focusing on their hygiene, learning, and developmental activities. This includes providing positive guidance, implementing goals, preparing lesson plans, and promoting cognitive, social, physical, and language development.