Teacher Assistant

Lifesteps is hiring Child Care Staff (Teacher Aide Assistants) for the two Butler, PA child care locations. Lifesteps is a childrens and human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help children of all abilities with their early care and education needs. Lifesteps is immediately hiring Full-time or Part-time Child Care Staff (also known as AGS / Teacher Aides / Classroom Assistants) to work Monday through Friday, daylight hours, in the daycare and preschool center. Job duties include the care and supervision of children, ages 6 weeks to 5 years, assisting with lesson planning, creating activities, supervising playtime, provide a nurturing environment, update parents about the child's routine, and complete documentation as needed. Full or Part-time positions work Monday through Friday. No Evenings, No Weekends. No Holidays. The full-time schedule is 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Part-time hours can be flexible. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children, this could be the right position for you as Lifesteps has a tradition of providing exceptional childcare and preschool for generations. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: High School Diploma/GED and two (2) years of experience working with children - can be paid or unpaid work such as Summer Camps, Church Nursery, Babysitting, Bible School, Volunteering with children, etc. Ability to lift or move up to 30 pounds without assistance Ability to provide acceptable state clearances Able to multi-task and work in a team environment. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Psychology, Criminology, Women's Studies, Art or Music Therapy, Elementary Education, or similar Human Services field Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or similar Human Services field Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes: 100% Paid Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time 12 Paid Holidays Short and Long-Term Disability Life Insurance 403 (b) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement and much more! Apply Today! Online: www.lifesteps.net Call: 724-283-1010 Lifesteps – Where Rewarding Opportunities Start! EOE/ADA Lifesteps is a Drug-free Workplace Full-Time: 8:30am-5:30pm