Assistant Teacher - State College - ESWCPA

Assistant Teacher - State College - ESWCPA

Full-time; posted: Wednesday, Aug 9 2017

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania

Phone: 412-281-7244

Email: [email protected]

If you are looking for a great career opportunity, then consider this position. Send your resume to [email protected].   In the subject line of your e-mail, please enter “Assistant Teacher.” A prescreen questionnaire will be e-mailed to you. 

Summary:

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities and other special needs.  We are looking to hire a dynamic nurturing Assistant Teacher to work at the Easterseals Child Development Center in State College.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.  Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm., 12 months per year.  A comprehensive benefit package is provided.

Basic Responsibilities:

As Assistant Teacher, you would be responsible for assisting students with tasks/activities, providing before and/or after school daycare coverage, creating solutions for children with and without disabilities to engage in positive exchanges and assisting in keeping the center clean, orderly and free of hazards.

Qualifications:

The Assistant Teacher is required to have one of the following five levels of education/experience:

• Associates degree in Child Development or Bachelor degree required (preferably with major in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or related educational field); or
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential obtained through the Council for Professional Recognition (or currently actively in process of obtaining credentialing); or
• HS diploma, or GED, AND 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required; OR
• HS diploma, or GED, AND 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field; AND one year of work experience with children required; OR
• HS diploma, or GED, and 2 years’ work experience with children required.
• Completion of education credits needed to maintain license/certification required.
• Prior experience in working with children (ages birth to 8) preferred.
• Current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and acceptable driving record obtained through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation required.
• Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance required.
• Passing of physical examination and TB required.

Additional Notes:Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.