Preschool Assistant Teacher
Company: Catherine Hershey School
Location: Middletown
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description < Back to all CareersPreschool Assistant
Teacher CHS Middletown - Middletown, PA Full-Time The Assistant
Teacher is motivated by the opportunity to help children learn by
supporting classroom activities. This individual is responsible for
supporting the Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher in
implementing the daily program for children. The Assistant Teacher
is expected to encourage the social and emotional learning of
children through engagement during group and individual learning
experiences. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Assistant
Director with progress, updates, risks, and issues. The starting
hourly rate for this position is in the range of $18.92 to $19.49
per hour, based on expertise. Responsibilities: - Supporting the
Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher with the implementation of
classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program
development, and classroom routines and schedules - Participating
in classroom coaching cycles - Engaging with children to support
development and learning - Supervising and providing a safe and
nurturing environment for children - Recognizing the needs of
individual children and groups - Providing the appropriate social
emotional and learning supports - Providing a safe and nurturing
environment - Assisting children with self-help and hygiene -
Completing all required program documentation and submitting them
in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher - As assigned by the Lead
Teacher, communicating with families through program approved
channels - Completing daily attendance and meal participation
reports - Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements
as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements -
Acting as a role model for child development - Maintaining
confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
Qualifications: - High School Diploma with the ability to obtain
the CDA (Child Development Associate) Accreditation within two
years of hire, or qualifications equivalent to CDA (12 college
credits in Early Childhood education, Elementary Education, Early
Childhood Special Education, Child Development) - CDA (Child
Development Associate) Accreditation from the Council of
Professional Recognition preferred - Up to 1 year experience
working with children from birth - 5 years/Early Childhood
Education - Level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway
preferred - Demonstrated understanding of and ability to
effectively work with low-income families preferred -
Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook,
Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn -
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a
mission-focused organization - Willingness to be held accountable
and receive feedback - Ability to physically interact with children
(e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move
items of up to 40 pounds - Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment with changing priorities - Ability to proactively
identify problems and implement solutions - Commitment to the
mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of
integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models
for children - U.S. work authorization and successful completion of
pre-employment background checks and clearances Who we are and what
were looking for At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early
childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by
the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and
physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their
families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt
to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for
bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day,
creating an environment of mutual respect. We strive to build a
team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in
new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you,
we look forward to seeing your application. Apply Now
Keywords: Catherine Hershey School, Washington DC , Preschool Assistant Teacher, Education / Teaching , Middletown, DC
