Assistant Therapeutic Classroom Teacher at Community Services for Children

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $17.40/hrWant to make a difference? Come work with us!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 Associates 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 yearLow cost/rich benefit plansPaid leave for vacation, sick, and personal days13 paid holidaysAgency sponsored 401k retirement plan