Toddler Assistant Teacher

Company: Chesterbrook Academy
Location: Horsham
Posted on: October 6, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:
Seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to provide a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children in a preschool setting.

Job Description:
Chesterbrook Academy is a multi-location school group offering private education to preschool students with a balance of learning and play. As an Assistant Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting the lead teacher and ensuring the overall well-being and development of our preschool-aged students. You will promote positive development of social and emotional competencies in students, collaborate with other faculty and staff members, communicate with parents or guardians, and maintain a well-organized, engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities:
--- Promote positive development of social and emotional competencies in students
--- Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
--- Communicate with parents or guardians
--- Maintain a well-organized, engaging classroom environment
--- Support the lead teacher in providing a nurturing and stimulating learning environment

Requirements:
--- Must be 18 years of age or older
--- Must be able to carry or lift 25 pounds or less (25-50%) often and 25-50 pounds (10-25%) occasionally
--- Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position
--- Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check
--- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students
--- A minimum of one of the following:
+ High School Diploma or GED AND at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field
+ High School Diploma or GED AND 15 relevant credits (or CDA) with at least 1 year of experience with children
+ High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with children

Benefits:
--- Professional Development (CDA Program, Tuition Reimbursement, In-service days, & more)
--- Employee Childcare Discount & Uncapped Referral Program
--- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
--- Medical, Dental, Vision & Pet Insurance
--- 401K Retirement Plan
--- Personalized & Interactive Training Program

About the Company:
Chesterbrook Academy is a multi-location school group offering private education to preschool students with a balance of learning and play. Our company values a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children and is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment for our staff.

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