Preschool Teacher Assistant - Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Location: Carnegie
Employment Type: Full-time (Hourly)
Hours: 40 hours weekly
Compensation: Based on Experience
Starting Salary: $18 per hour

About Us

BGCWPA is a mission-based organization that hires employees that are recognized as leaders in their field with a passion for improving young lives. We have strong values, embrace diversity and offer great benefits which allows our employees to maintain work/life balance. BGCWPA is one of the largest, most comprehensive out-of-school-time providers in the region, annually serving over 7,500 youth from Allegheny County and Somerset County in preschool, before/afterschool, summer camp, teen mentoring, workforce development, STEAM, and sports programs. An affiliate of a national organization-Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, we celebrate and support what makes people different. For the benefit of our youth, our families, and our communities, BGCWPA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that intentionally hires, trains, and supports staff that are representative of the many communities we serve. We are committed to hiring diverse and talented folks regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

Job Summary

The Assistant Preschool Teacher will be hands-on with the youth to implement curriculum and programming on a day to day basis. This role is responsible for the supervision and safety of all program participants as well as relationship building. This role will ensure that they follow all DHS Chapter 3270 Regulations and BGCA Safety requirements. This position requires warmth, patience, and understanding of youth between the ages of 3 and 5 years of age. This position requires an inspiration to assist youth in being lifelong learners while promoting social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead preschool teacher in implementing educational programming to include: Creative Curriculum, Arts, STEM, Gross Motor, Fine motor, social skill development, verbal skill development and cognitive development.
• Ensure the safety of all program participants while in care. Create a safe and nurturing environment where youth can play and learn.
• Conduct initial screening assessment for new students within the first 45 days of enrollment.
• Work with volunteer, tutors, and students to participate in an ongoing education improvement program
• Implement Developmentally Appropriate Activities on a weekly basis and post for families.
• Provide an environment that promotes creativity and exploration through learning
• Observe and report any maintenance and operation concerns of the departments physical property, ensuring Club member safety at all times to the Clubhouse director.
• Ensure positive youth to staff interactions with active supervision at all times.
• Attend training sessions annually for continual education credits to meet the requirements of DHS and BGCA.
• Attend organizational meetings when requested even if outside of normal working hours with notice.
• Create a positive environment with the team to value personalities and professionalism.
• Any other duties assigned by your supervisor or lead preschool teacher

Requirements

• At a minimum an associates degree in education from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children- bachelors degree in education preferred.
• The ability to create strong relationships with youth in a short period of time
• An interest in a variety of youth programs including technology, art, sports, STEM, mentoring and recreation
• Advanced positive customer service skills needed.
• Must complete a health physical and TB test
• 3 letters of Reference
• Clearances Act 33, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR letter.
• Mandated Reporter Certification within 45 days of hire
• Be able to attend a minimum of 12 hours of training per year.
• Attend CPR, Pediatric First Aid training within the first 90 days of hire.
• Strong time management, organization, and project prioritization skills are a must
• Proficient in Google Suite.

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs function require the following physical demands: lifting & carrying up to 50 pounds, pushing, any/or pulling, climbing to include steps, balancing, stooping, standing, sitting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and signification fine fingered dexterity. Ability to tolerate environmental conditions: air conditioning, heat, dust fumes, noise, close quarters, etc.

Certifications and Clearances

CPR, Pediatric First Aid, Child Abuse, Criminal History, FBI clearance, NSOR certificate, PA Disclosure and Mandated Reporter certification required upon hire or newer then 6 months.
PA Staff Health Assessment and TB Test must be submitted upon hire and before start date.

Notice

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Our organization prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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