Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
Assistant Teacher : FULL-Time
$645 SIGN ON BONUS
Lititz Christian School is a Christ-centered, family-oriented environment where teachers and staff are valued, supported, and equipped to educate and care for the children entrusted to us. The Assistant Teacher is primarily assigned to one classroom and works in close partnership with the Lead Teacher to support the children, daily routines, and overall classroom success. This role helps maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment, assists with instruction and supervision, and provides continuity of care while supporting smooth classroom operations and program excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to emotional, social, physical, and educational needs
- Provide warm, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care
- Serve as a positive Christian role model for children, families, and coworkers
- Follow all DHS licensing regulations and accreditation standards
- Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best-practice methods
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism at all times
Requirements:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent education plus 2 years of documented childcare experience OR meet one of the following: Current CDA Certificate (or actively working toward a CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with approved Temporary Waiver from ACSI)
- Associate or Bachelor Degree in a related field
- Have a minimum of 2,500 documented childcare hours (or equivalent education coursework completed)
- Current background clearances (FBI fingerprinting, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, and NSOR)
- Demonstrate strong work ethic, punctuality, and reliability
- Have dependable transportation
- Be available to work assigned hours to maintain ratio (until 5:30 PM if needed)
Benefits:
- Generous pay
- Positive Upbeat work environment
- Paid Trainings
- Paid Tuition Reimbursement through the TEACH program.