Teacher Aide

Lifesteps is immediately hiring a Full-Time Child Care Staff to work with Preschool aged children in the Daycare in Beaver PA.

Lifesteps is a local human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by helping individuals and families with lifes changing needs. The Agency provides programs and services to help children of all abilities with their early care and education needs.

The Teacher Aide position (also known as Child Care Assistant or Assistant Group Supervisor) will work Monday through Friday daylight hours 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Job duties can include:

• the care and supervision of children ages 3 years to 5 years old
• assisting with lesson planning and creating fun activities
• supervising indoor and outdoor play time
• inform parents about the childs day
• Clean and organize the room /toys / equipment
• Participate in quality initiatives such as Keystone Stars for enhanced programming

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED AND 2 years of experience caring for children (can be paid or unpaid care of children such as church nursery summer camp child care staff etc. but must be the care of other peoples children)
• Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Ability to provide acceptable PA Criminal clearance PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Dept of Human Services clearance
• Able to multi-task and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to complete basic computer tasks
• Possess strong communications skills (verbal and written); able to communicate information to a diverse audience

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education Elementary Education Psychology Criminology Speech Pathology Music Therapy Womens Studies CDA or any related major
• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Special Education Elementary Education or any related Human Services field

Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations. Join our Team to make a difference in the lives of children!

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