Teacher assistant
JobID: 1587
Position Type:
Early Learning (Head Start & PreK Counts)/Teacher Assistant-PreK Counts
Date Posted:
10/21/2025
Location:
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
Closing Date:
11/04/2025
This position requires travel to various locations in Montgomery County, PA
Qualifications:
- CDA or Associate's Degree preferred, High School Diploma required (must obtain Credential of Competency upon hire).
- Ability to perform the following physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, be inside, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
- Ability to work with and relate to young children and families of diverse backgrounds.
- Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, the Child Abuse Registry and PDE FBI.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the teacher by performing essential classroom tasks
- Help to supervise and accompany students during activities within and outside the classroom
- Aid the teacher by working with the students in small groups or on an individual basis in various instructional and learning activities.
Location:
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit PreK Counts program has classrooms located throughout Montgomery County, PA. More information on the PreK Counts program can be found at
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 10 months (194 days/year)
Hourly Rate:
- Starting at $19.65/hour for High School Diploma/CDA/Associate's Degree (non-Early Childhood Education related)
- Starting at $20.77/hour for Associate's Degree (Early Childhood Education related)
Why Should You Apply?
The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include
- Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
- Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees’ Retirement System).
- Paid time off benefits.
How to Apply:
Applications can be submitted online at mciu.org/careers (Job ID: 1587). Please contact the Human Resources Office at [email protected] or 610-755-9307 if you have any questions or need assistance.
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Key Words:
Education
Preschool
School District
Montgomery County
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