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Job type: Full-time

Shift and schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits

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• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays

• Vision insurance

   

Full job description

Sign on bonus now available for a limited time!* Attention Teaching Professionals! Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a child while gaining professional experience? If so, Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) is the right place for you! We are looking for reliable and nurturing Assistant Teachers to join our team at the Paley Early Learning Center located in Philadelphia County. This is an opportunity to shape a child's future and provide a home away from home. Benefits

• 16 Vacation Days
• 10 Sick Days
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Reduced Child Care Tuition
• Participation in the TEACH program

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment that supports children's natural desire to explore, experiment and discover helping them to achieve their optimal ability
• Assist with preparing and executing a developmentally appropriate program in accordance with the Creative Curriculum based on NAEYC and Keystone Stars standards/requirements
• Interface with the interdisciplinary team

We are always looking for great substitutes! If you have experience working with children, employed or volunteer, and are available to work occasional full days or on short notice, please contact us.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefit package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b), child care tuition discount, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. Federation Early Learning Services (FELS), is a nonprofit leader in early childhood education located in Philadelphia. FELS provides excellence in child care and early childhood education for all families from diverse backgrounds throughout the Delaware Valley. FELS participates in the TEACH Program.

It is the continuing policy of FELS to provide Equal Employment Opportunity, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genic information, marital status, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status or other classification as required by applicable law.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma
• At least 2 years (2,500 hours) of childcare experience
• CDA preferred
• Above average problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify and respond to a crisis immediately
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Annual physical examination and biennial TB (Mantoux) test

Location: 2199 Strahle Street, Philadelphia, PA 19152

*For more information about the sign on bonus please contact Janina Williams, HR Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations