Infant Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Assistant Teacher

Employment Type

• Assistant Group Supervisor
• Full-time: M-F; 10:00 am-6:00 pm
• Location: Stepping Stones Children's Center (Gibsonia, PA)
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Discounts, Paid Time Off, IRA (+ Matching), Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Funds.
• $500 Signing Bonus after the first 90 days.
• Pay range starts at $16.00 per hour.

Position Summary

• The Assistant Group Supervisor supports the Teachers and/or Group Supervisors by helping to create a
• caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and
• quality of the education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team
• environment and develop positive relationships with the children and their parents. Assistants are
• responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on the children’s interests
• and needs under the direction of the Teacher and/or the Group Supervisor.

Primary Activities and Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by the children.
• Actively engage in activities inside and outside.
• Manage cleanliness, and order of classroom and classroom materials.
• Communicate effectively with children to ensure safety, relationships, and guidance.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Follow all Stepping Stones policies as well as DHS regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 2 years (2,500 hours) of professional experience working/volunteering with children.
• Willingness to complete a CDA, SAC or credit equivalent course work.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• An understanding of child development.
• Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.
• Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must pass full background check, drug screening test and health screening.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other software programs.
• Ability to use basic office equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

About Stepping Stones Children's Center

Stepping Stones is a non-profit childcare center based north of Pittsburgh in Gibsonia, PA with multiple program offerings, including: (i) full-day childcare at our Main Center location in Gibsonia for infants through Pre-K, (ii) before and after-school care programs for elementary school students in two local school districts (care is provided on school property), (iii) extended day program for half-day kindergarten students in two local school districts, and (iv) full-day summer camp. Stepping Stone’s mission is to provide high-quality education and childcare in an environment that fosters positive relationships among our children, staff, families, and the community we serve.