Part-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher

About the Employer

Overview

Job Title: Sapling Center Part-Time Morning and/or Afternoon Assistant Teacher - Location: Germantown Academy, Fort Washington, PA - Program Type: Full-day program (late August-June) with summer camp options - Schedule: Flexible scheduling with early morning hours (7:30-9:30 a.m.) and afternoon hours (3:00-5:30 p.m.); - Compensation: $20.00 per hour - Job Summary: The Germantown Academy Sapling Center for Early Learning is seeking warm, thoughtful, and engaging individuals to join our early childhood team. - Position Purpose: Reporting to the Sapling Center Director, the Assistant Teacher provides daily care and supports classroom activities, routines, and learning experiences that nurture each child's healthy growth and development. - Key Responsibilities:

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills Strong collaboration, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Strong work ethic, attendance, and punctuality Strong emotional intelligence: warm, kind, flexible, patient, sense of humor, active listener, empathetic, and confidential Strong interest in professional growth and development Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the care of young children

Classroom Responsibilities

• Support a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where young children are well-cared for and supported in their growth
• Engage and be fully present with children throughout the afternoon
• Assist in the preparation of the classroom activities and materials and the establishment of daily afternoon routines
• Work with the teaching team to implement intentional and meaningful programming daily based on the curriculum as well as children's developmental stages and interests
• Provide positive guidance for each child's healthy social and emotional development

Professional Responsibilities

Qualifications:
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with the children in your care, colleagues, and families
• Work in tandem with the teaching team to establish and promote a professional, consistent, and positive classroom climate reflective of the Sapling Center mission, vision, and values
• Attend and wholeheartedly engage in professional development opportunities including the Program for Infant and Toddler Care and HighScope Curricula, all required in-service and faculty meetings, professional conferences, and programs aligned with the goals of the Sapling Program and PA state regulations
• Fulfill all supervisory duties as assigned before, during, and after formal instruction times

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field or CDA (Child Development Associate) credential preferred High school diploma required Two years of documented experience working with children