Do you enjoy working with children aged 3 to 5 If so CenClear is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individualsto join our team! Our Preschool offers a supportive and engaging environment for both students and staff.
As a Classroom Assistant you will play a vital role in assisting the teacher with implementing child activities setting up the classroom and ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment. Join our team today!
Compensation
Location/Hours
- Location: CenClears Preschool Center (Class 1 located within Bellefonte Elementary School in Bellefonte PA
- Working Hours: MondayFriday 7:45 am to 2:45 pm
- Total Hours: Approximately 7 hours per day totaling 35 hours per week.
- Annual Schedule: Approximately 185 working days per year primarily during the school year with mandatory training days during the summer months.
Responsibilities
- Work with children aged 3 to 5
- Assist the teacher with implementing child activities
- Set up and maintain an organized classroom environment
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
- Adhere to program regulations and guidelines
- Provide coverage as needed for other duties or positions.
- Additional hours could be provided for duties such as light cleaning child transportation and break coverage
Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Individual must have or be willing to obtain the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with hire. This training is paid for by CenClear.
- If the individual does not have a CDA they must be willing to attend the Highly Qualified training while pursuing a CDA
- Working phone in your home
- Documented good physical health.
- Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History PA Child Abuse History FBI Criminal History and Mandated Reporting Certificate
Benefits
Benefits are dependent on the number of hours work
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Excellent Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (shared cost) after a1year lookback if qualify
- 401(k) with company match up to 7 based on employee deferment after 1 year and 1000 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes household members)
- 18 discount on Verizon cell phone services
- Mileage Reimbursement (following the reimbursement policy)
- Technology and Software Discounts available
Physical Abilities
- Reach overhead.
- Lift and carry objects over fifty 50 pounds.
- Bend to a childs level and retrieve items from the floor.
- Stand for extended periods of time with reasonable breaks.
- Sit at child size tables.
- Participate in gross motor activities.
- Walk and stand for periods of over one hour.
- Hold children on their lap.
- Climb stairs.
- Operate kitchen appliances.
- Stoop to move objects.
- Use sweeper and other cleaning apparatus (push and pull).
- Sit on the floor for over thirty minutes.
- Vision and hearing within normal limits.
- Hand wash and rinse dishes using chemical disinfectants.
- Clean various surfaces using chemical disinfectants.