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Teaching Assistant / Support Staff in preschool setting (part-time)

Step by Step School for Early Learning
State College, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Calling all part-time candidates!

Do you enjoy caregiving for little ones, or shaping the lives of young children? Do you enjoy having a job that is meaningful? If you answered yes, then please consider joining our teaching team at Step by Step school in State College!

We are currently seeking an individual who is available to support our school in a *part-time* capacity. This position would provide teaching support in all age groups and classrooms (infants, toddlers, and pre-k), as well as carrying out some school-wide tasks, such as kitchen support.

This position is open to both experienced and entry-level candidates who are eager to learn more about the field! Starting compensation will be based on ECE credentials and years of experience in the field, within the listed range.

Schedule:

The position is part-time (20-25 hrs/week), 5 days/week, focused during school-day hours. Example schedule could be 8am to 1pm, Mon-Fri.

This position could be ideal for a candidate who has school-age children and needs to be home for them before and after school, a retiree who wants to get back into the field on a part-time basis, or a college student who has no classes in the mornings, among others!

Benefits:

Paid time off (starting at 7 PTO days and 6 paid holidays for a total of 13 paid days in the first year, increasing each year thereafter)

If you have young children of your own, childcare tuition is discounted 75% for the first child and 50% for additional children.

If you are interested in pursuing a credential or degree in the field, we also offer the opportunity to take college classes in early education for no cost, by participation in PA's PASSHE funding program.

Job duties may include:

Collaborating with classroom teachers to implement age appropriate activities and lesson plans

Providing stimulation for development across physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains of learning (singing, reading, outdoor time, physical activities, simple hands-on art and sensory activities, etc)

Meeting the children's physical needs for care (feeding, assisting with naptime routines, diaper changes, etc)

Communicating as needed about the children's progress and day's activities with family members, in person and using an app for sharing information and photos

Attending monthly staff meetings for professional development and school-wide communications

Stepping in for classroom teachers as needed for bathroom breaks and planning time

Kitchen duties: Serving/delivering lunches provided by our caterer to each of the classrooms, loading and unloading dishes from the dishwasher (does not require any cooking)

Step by Step is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all interested and qualified candidates to apply!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14

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