Assistant Teacher Head Start
- Employer
- Brightside Academy
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, Teaching Assistant / Aide
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Bright Side Academy believes that our employees are our best resources. If you are passionate about the
growth and development of children, then we look forward to receiving your application to one of our various
open positions.
We offer aggressive wages, paid time off including holidays, health & welfare insurance like medical, dental
and vision, employee discounts, and a 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan. Brightside Academy proudly
supports a diverse workforce and continues our efforts as a Great Place to Work.
EEO/M/F
Job Responsibilities.
Assists in high quality programming and educational focus and care in assigned classroom(s).
Maintains consistent supervisor of classroom children.
Encourages involvement with children.
Assists in providing a clean, safe, and caring classroom.
In conjunction with the classroom lead teacher ensures adequate supplies and resources remain available.
Supports Lead Teacher with planning, evaluating, and implementing educational programs.
Prepares environment with materials to comply with weekly plans.
Implements age-appropriate development and culture activities.
May assist with classroom progress reports.
Participates in response to intervention (RIT) process.
Identifies and supports children’s differences and needs; adjusts curriculum and/or environment as
necessary.
Serves as back up to Lead Teacher role.
Monitors classroom management in size, ratio, attendance, mealtime, toileting, resting, classroom
experience, schedules, and procedures.
Participates in classroom transition processes.
Abiding by and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Earns and maintains consistent customer satisfaction, maximizing enrollment potential and minimizing
student withdrawals.
Follows all required business management practices.
Displays enthusiasm and a nurturing demeanor at all times.
Participates in team efforts to achieve company’s vision.
Involves parent into child readiness process including education, early intervention service, social service
referral and health and nutrition.
Completes two (2) home visitation per child on an annual basis.
Develop Kindergarten transition plans in collaboration with local schools, parents, and the community.
May participate in Summer Camp role or assist with events.
Any other duties as assigned by manager.
Proficiencies.
Strong organizational skills
Possess friendly but stern disposition
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
Possess time management skills.
Ability to multi-task
Intermediate reading, writing and communication skills
Self-motivating
Intermediate reasoning skills.
Education/Experience.
Associates in Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) or Associates in Elementary Education with twelve (12) ECE
credits, or Associates in related filed with eighteen (18) ECE credits is qualifying. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must have interpersonal/communication skills, creativity with problem solving skills,
ability to effectively read/write English and basic understanding of technology and MS Office programs.
Sign on Bonus:
AA/ECE: $3,000
Academy Director: $3,000
BA/ECE: $4,500
BA/ECE with Certifications: $6,000
growth and development of children, then we look forward to receiving your application to one of our various
open positions.
We offer aggressive wages, paid time off including holidays, health & welfare insurance like medical, dental
and vision, employee discounts, and a 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan. Brightside Academy proudly
supports a diverse workforce and continues our efforts as a Great Place to Work.
EEO/M/F
Job Responsibilities.
Assists in high quality programming and educational focus and care in assigned classroom(s).
Maintains consistent supervisor of classroom children.
Encourages involvement with children.
Assists in providing a clean, safe, and caring classroom.
In conjunction with the classroom lead teacher ensures adequate supplies and resources remain available.
Supports Lead Teacher with planning, evaluating, and implementing educational programs.
Prepares environment with materials to comply with weekly plans.
Implements age-appropriate development and culture activities.
May assist with classroom progress reports.
Participates in response to intervention (RIT) process.
Identifies and supports children’s differences and needs; adjusts curriculum and/or environment as
necessary.
Serves as back up to Lead Teacher role.
Monitors classroom management in size, ratio, attendance, mealtime, toileting, resting, classroom
experience, schedules, and procedures.
Participates in classroom transition processes.
Abiding by and enforcing company policies and procedures.
Earns and maintains consistent customer satisfaction, maximizing enrollment potential and minimizing
student withdrawals.
Follows all required business management practices.
Displays enthusiasm and a nurturing demeanor at all times.
Participates in team efforts to achieve company’s vision.
Involves parent into child readiness process including education, early intervention service, social service
referral and health and nutrition.
Completes two (2) home visitation per child on an annual basis.
Develop Kindergarten transition plans in collaboration with local schools, parents, and the community.
May participate in Summer Camp role or assist with events.
Any other duties as assigned by manager.
Proficiencies.
Strong organizational skills
Possess friendly but stern disposition
Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
Possess time management skills.
Ability to multi-task
Intermediate reading, writing and communication skills
Self-motivating
Intermediate reasoning skills.
Education/Experience.
Associates in Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) or Associates in Elementary Education with twelve (12) ECE
credits, or Associates in related filed with eighteen (18) ECE credits is qualifying. To perform this job
successfully, an individual must have interpersonal/communication skills, creativity with problem solving skills,
ability to effectively read/write English and basic understanding of technology and MS Office programs.
Sign on Bonus:
- Applicants with credentials containing:
AA/ECE: $3,000
Academy Director: $3,000
BA/ECE: $4,500
BA/ECE with Certifications: $6,000
- Bonus paid in three (3) equal installments of the total; 90 days, 180 days, and 1 year.
- FullTime Positions only
- Must accept employment offer between 9/1/2021 – 9/30/2021
- Must start employment on or before 10/31/2021
- Rehires within the last two years are not eligible
- Existing applicants in process are not eligible
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