Job Description

Job Title: Toddler Assistant Teacher
Location: Wonderspring – New Market West Center
Pay: $15.00 -18.04 per hour

About the Position
Wonderspring, a nonprofit early childhood education organization, is seeking a dedicated team member to support our Lead Teacher at our New Market West Center in the Toddler Classroom.

About the Role

Implement lesson plans along with the Lead Teacher
Supervise children in your care
Assume the lead teacher's classroom responsibilities in their absence.
Assist with all tasks associated with the daily schedule
Teach children how to use acceptable alternatives to challenging behavior to reduce conflict by using provide guidance approaches such as FLIP IT and Second Step.
Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s progress, sharing their victories (big and small) with proud parents.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED
2+ years of experience working with children, infants and toddlers preferred
Strong teamwork and flexibility
Ability to keep information private
Basic knowledge of childcare rules
Must meet all required clearances and health checks

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
Employee assistance program
Childcare tuition discount
Pet insurance discount

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.

About Wonderspring Early Education

Founded in 1964, Wonderspring is a regional leader in providing families throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania with affordable, high quality educational environments for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Today, Wonderspring serves over 1,000 children through its 10 early childhood and school age sites in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. Included in this number are Early Head Start and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts programs.

Wonderspring’s mission is to help families thrive by providing safe, convenient, and highest quality learning opportunities and care for children in Greater Philadelphia. Since our inception, our commitment to excellence is nationally recognized by multiple agencies including: NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), NAA (National Afterschool Association) and COA (Council on Accreditation). In addition, all of our early childhood centers have achieved a STAR 4 rating (out of 4) in PA’s Keystone STARS program. This program rates quality based on staff education, learning environment, leadership and management, and family and community partnerships.

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Narberth, PA

Year Founded

1963

Website

wonderspring.org

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