Assistant Teacher

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary The Children's Early Care and Education Center is a STAR-4 early childhood education center on the campus of Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. The assistant teacher role helps implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and ensure the daily care and safety of children enrolled in the center. Job Duties Helps to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote the physical and cognitive growth of children. Supports the social, emotional development, cognitive development, and cultural values of the children. Helps to maintain a clean, safe, and engaging classroom environment, ensuring the daily care of children by following all policies and regulations. Assists in the assessment of each child's progress and creates goals and objectives based on their developmental progress. Demonstrates knowledge of the children and family's social, linguistic, and cultural diversity in their daily lives and maintains good communication with parents and co-teachers. Positively interacts with, initiates and encourages children in a variety of ways (creative expression, mealtime, rest, and active movement) throughout the day to inspire and engage Assists children to learn socially appropriate behavior through positive guidance consistent with the child's level of development. Promotes safe and healthy habits daily for the children measured daily by observation. Attends monthly staff meetings and supports a cooperative atmosphere in the classroom and throughout the center. Provides input for the preparation of the lesson plan and helps prepare materials relating to the learning activities. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or 2 years experience related to the care and development of children First Aid Certificate - American Heart Association Upon Hire BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications Specialized Diploma CDA or SAPC or Specialized Diploma 9 or more Early Childhood Education credits or Associate’s Degree including 15 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: day shift - 6 hours M-F Department: 1004-06286 Child Watch - Tower Place - Muhl