Lead/Assistant Teacher

Lead/Assistant Teacher

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Teachers at our Luthercare for Kids Early Learning Centers are at the heart of what we do – caring for and educating young children and helping them learn and grow! Joining the Luthercare for Kids team can be a rewarding career choice for individuals who are passionate about building a strong foundation for children and guiding them socially, emotionally, and academically.

Luthercare for Kids is hiring for multiple positions, including Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Floating Assistant Teachers. If you have more than 2,500 hours of experience working with children, this job is for you! Experience working with children does not have to come from a childcare center setting.

We’re currently seeking Teachers for our Luthercare for Kids Early Learning Center in Annville for a Full Time M-F (8:15am-5:15pm or 7:30-4:30) position and a Part Time 20 hours bi-weekly position.

WHAT YOU DO:

As an Assistant Teacher:

With Luthercare for Kids, you’re an integral part of nurturing children and providing a firm foundation for their academic and social growth. You’ll do this in several ways, which include:

1. Assist the Lead Teacher in planning, preparing, and conducting engaging, age-appropriate classroom activities.
2. Supervise children to ensure that activities are carried out in a safe and enjoyable manner.
3. Observe and document the development of the children in your care.
4. Build relationships with families and communicate regularly with parents/guardians through various methods such as a mobile app, personal discussions, and written communications. Share children’s achievements and milestones and encourage open communication to address any questions or concerns that may arise. Schedule and attend parent conferences as needed, under the supervision of the Lead Teacher.
5. Ensure Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and Luthercare for Kids policies and procedures are followed.

As a Lead Teacher:

You’re an integral part of nurturing children and providing a firm foundation for their academic and social growth. You’ll do this in several ways, which include:

1. Create a welcoming classroom and positive learning environment for children to grow and thrive.
2. Plan, prepare, and conduct engaging, age-appropriate classroom activities in tandem with planning, writing, and evaluating lesson plans and developing and carrying through goal plans. Schedule and attend parent conferences as needed.
3. Build relationships with families and communicate regularly with parents/guardians through various methods such as a mobile app, personal discussions, and written communications. Share children’s achievements and milestones and encourage open communication to address any questions or concerns that may arise.
4. Ensure Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and Luthercare for Kids policies and procedures are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. More than 2,500 verifiable hours that document experience caring for children (babysitter, nanny, Sunday school teacher, coach, after-school group leader, etc.)
2. Excellent communication skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to contribute to an atmosphere of positivity and teamwork each day.
3. 18 years or older with a high school diploma or a GED certificate and a valid PA driver’s license.

ABOUT LUTHERCARE FOR KIDS: 

Luthercare for Kids is part of Luthercare, a Lutheran social ministry organization with a long history of providing senior care services, early learning programs, and childcare services in Lancaster County. Luthercare for Kids has two centers, located in Reamstown,and Annville. Our experienced teaching staff support children within a safe and secure environment, bringing peace of mind to those who need our care and services. We offer individualized care and education for kids of all ages – from 6 weeks through school-age children. In addition to full-day childcare, we offer before- and after-school care, kindergarten wrap-around care, and summer camp sessions for older children. 

 If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today! 

We are an equal opportunity employer. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.