Crafton Children’s Corner Hiring for Childcare Teacher Job at Pittsburgh, PA Full Time

About us

Crafton Children’s Corner is an early learning program in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. We are expanding to meet the needs of our community and provide quality childcare and early childhood education to all. Learn more about us and take a virtual tour of our centers: www.craftonchildrenscorner.com

Do you love working with young children? Crafton Children’s Corner could be a good fit for you!

We are looking for an assistant/lead teachers for 2 of our locations. The open childcare positions have flexible and accommodating schedules for those looking to work full-time.

Open Positions:

Toddler Assistant Teacher – Greentree Center (875 Green Tree Road, Pittsburgh PA 15220)

Preschool Assistant Teacher – Thornburg Center (545 Hamilton Road, Pittsburgh PA, 15205)

Crafton Children’s Corner is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the safety of children
• Assist in the implementation of activities and encourage participation by children
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials

REQUIREMENTS:

• Love working with young children (able to have fun and play!)
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children
• 2 years of experience working with children (babysitting for non-family member’s qualifies)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to take frequent walks, to change diapers and fasten clothing (hand and finger dexterity), handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• The ability to lift up to 35 pounds in tasks such as lifting a child, assist in moving classroom furniture, boxes or supplies.
• Ability to sit on the floor or small chair and get back up from the seated position

BENEFITS:

Supportive and family-focused organization

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

Retirement matching funds

Life insurance

We promote education advancement:

• Free Professional Development trainings
• Free Child Development Credential training
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay based on education and experience

Casual work attire

We are always celebrating something or someone! You can expect treats in the kitchen and breakroom on most days.

PREFERRED:

Child Development Credential (CDA)

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.50 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Keeping the staff, students and families safe is our top priority. Teachers and staff are required to wear a mask. We have increased our regular carpet cleaning and use a sanitization spray and UV light sanitizer in the building after working hours.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15220: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work 8 hour day shifts between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm? If not, what days and times are you unavailable?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare (full-time): 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location