Assistant Therapeutic Classroom Teacher

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Community Services for Children is hiring an Assistant Therapeutic Classroom Teacher for the Early Head Start program. We are looking for a caring and warm team member to help implement a leading-edge therapeutic program that restores the effects of maltreatment in drug/alcohol impacted children. Join CSC as we make a difference in the lives of high-risk infants, toddlers, and their families.

Work Environment: We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected numerous times as a Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education. At CSC, we live our values of excellence, integrity, and connection. We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning – and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work/life balance - offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Therapeutic Teacher in planning and maintaining a safe, clean, learning environment in assigned classroom, including serving nutritional meals for children. 


• Plan with and assist the Therapeutic Teacher in preparing learning materials for activities appropriate for infant and toddler children.


• Accompany bus drivers during transportation to ensure the safety of all children.


• Ensure the daily care of every enrolled child by following all program regulations and guidelines.


• Perform other duties assigned by Therapeutic Teacher.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED required.


• Experience working with infants and toddlers (Birth to 2 years of age).


• Must obtain Infant/Toddler CDA or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education within two years of initial employment.


• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) a plus.


• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Benefits:

• Full time, full year


• Low cost/rich benefit plans


• Paid leave for vacation, sick, and personal days


• 13 paid holidays


• Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan