Daycare Teacher

Daycare Teacher -Irwin, PA.

The Center for Learning and Belonging is seeking a Daycare Teacher who wants to be make a big impact in the lives of young children we are proud to care for each and every day.
*This is not a seasonal position. We do not hire for summer only.

As a Daycare Teacher you will make sure our young children have a safe and fun learning environment at the Center for Learning and Belonging. You will use creative and educational activities to engage our children to learn and grow. You have the opportunity to play with our children during free time, read stories, and help with projects to bring home for the fridge. You will ensure that they get safely onto and off of the school bus each day. As a Daycare teacher you will also make sure our children have healthy meals and snacks as well as a clean and safe place for them to spend their days. You will be an important part of a thriving and collaborative team that is always open to new ideas. If you want to love to come to work everyday, ATS is the home for you!

What are the benefits of working with Center for Learning and Belonging at Achieving True Self?

• We offer bi-weekly, competitive pay, along with paid time off, and floating holidays for those who qualify.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, and retirement options, as well as supplemental insurance and short term disability plans for those who qualify.
• We offer an entirely free and confidential employee assistance program that gives you access to mental health, financial health, legal services, and wellness benefits that can be used for you and your family. This includes a discount program too!
• We “Hire to Retire” providing you with the tools necessary to grow with The Center for Learning and Belonging.
• We celebrate differences and thrive on diversity. We are committed to an inclusive-company culture, where team members can thrive and feel valued.
• A company that strives for work/life balance.

The best perk we can offer is to provide you with a chance to make a difference in young lives while working with talented and dedicated people who love what they do.

What are the responsibilities of a Daycare Teacher?

• Assists with the implementation of daily program activities under the guidance of
• the director and group supervisor.
• Coordinates daily group activities.
• Assists daycare aides.
• Assists with maintaining the well-being of children under their care.
• Ensure children get safely onto and off of the school bus at the beginning and end of each day.
• Monitors children to ensure they play and interact with one another in a safe and
• appropriate manner.
• Ensure children have good hygiene and changes diapers as needed.
• Cleans interactive areas throughout the day.
• Prepares snacks and meals for children.
• Attends and participates in daily/weekly/monthly team meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient
• and effective functioning of the Center of Learning and Belonging.

What are the qualifications needed for a Daycare Teacher?

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• 2 years of employment or minimum of 2,500 hours of employment experience with children.
• Must be able to play with children in various ways including standing, kneeling,

and playing on the floor.

• Must be able to move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Who is ATS, and What is our Mission?

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of their age, ancestry, color, citizenship status, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, orientation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any protected category or characteristic prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.