Assistant Pre-K Teacher

Grays Ferry Early Learning Academy is the place for you! This is a great opportunity for exciting and rewarding days!

We're on a mission to not only make children feel special, but to be around similar people that thrive to create work environments filled with this positivity and passion. We need the best people to help us achieve this. The best way to start and end a day is with a company that is filled with game changers who are ready to be an impact from day one and beyond day one thousand. That is who we are. Working for us is not your normal career move. Instead, it's a shift in your life to be exposed to be on a mission greater than our four walls.

We are seeking an Assistant PreK Teacher to support and collaborate with the Lead Teacher in creating an inviting, stimulating and safe learning environment. The Assistant Teacher builds connections between the child’s home and school through regular communication with the family. A strong relationship between the assistant teacher and the teaching team is vital to the success of the program. Assistant teachers are responsible for assisting classroom staff with cleaning toys, preparing developmentally appropriate activities and perform other tasks assigned to ensure a high-quality learning environment. Within the classroom, the assistant teacher will assist the lead teacher in providing quality care for children.

As an educator:

• Are you an impactful teacher who wants to create impactful relationships?
• Do you want to help guide children to future success?
• Do you want to help build a strong foundation for success not only in school but in life for young children?

Our core values of inclusivity and diversity in classrooms are deeply rooted in the history of Early Childhood Education.

Respect – The uniqueness and the diversity of each child, family and colleague.

Collaboration – We strive for the highest level of teamwork within our organization. Effectively communicate with educators, families and communities is critical to effectively support each child for optimal development.

Innovation – We have a work environment that encourages initiative and creativity.

Advocacy – Support other colleagues to make a significant impact to the field of Early Childhood Education.

Equity– All children deserve access to high-quality early childhood educational experiences.

Best Practice - Our educational decisions and guidance is based on our knowledge of child development, the individual child, and early childhood education.

Impact – We strive to make long lasting change in the lives of those we work with and those we provide early childhood educational services to.

Professionalism of all our early childhood educators.

Do our core values align with yours? If so, Grays Ferry Early learning Academy is the right place for you!

Key Responsibilities

Use understanding of child development as the foundation of work with young children.

Effective pedagogical approaches include developmentally appropriate practices along with use of research-based curriculum and PA early learning standards to create meaningful learning experiences for children.

Develop and maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with families.

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and families.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Maintain complete and accurate records.

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of a CDA or currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree ECE program or related field with 15 credits in ECE OR have an Associate’s Degree in ECE (preferred) or related field with 15 credit in ECE.

Two years of documented experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Our services and employment are provided in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, disability and age.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19146: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person