Teacher Assistant - Preschool

Teacher Assistant

• Preschool JobID: 3544

Position Type:

Support Staff/Special Education Assistants

Date Posted:

6/24/2024

Location:

Adams County, PA

Closing Date:

07/07/2024

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Program: Preschool

Description:

As a Teacher Assistant at the LIU, this position is vital in supporting students' educational experience, assisting teachers in implementing instructional plans and contributing to the overall positive learning environment. This position also ensures the continuance of the education program developed by the teacher. The commitment to student success and collaboration with the teaching team will help create an enriching educational atmosphere.This is a Floating Teacher Assistant position which would require the chosen candidate to travel to cover various Adams County classrooms including Maple Avenue Middle School (Littlestown Area School District), Fairfield Area Middle School (Fairfield Area School District), St. Matthew Ed Building (Hanover), Bermudian Springs High School (Bermudian Springs School District), and Spring Grove Intermediate School (Spring Grove Area School District).

Please see attached job description for more details.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Experience working with preschool special needs children preferred

• Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in first aid

• Must have or obtain and maintain a current certificate in CPR

• Must have or obtain and maintain certificate in LIU-approved crisis management and intervention program, preferred

• Relevant experience working with students in an educational setting

• Patience, flexibility, and positive attitude

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff

• Must complete twenty (20) hours of professional development related to assignment each year (July 1- June 30) to continue employment.

• Must obtain "highly qualified" status within one (1) year from date of hire

• "Qualified" means meeting a rigorous standard of quality as demonstrated through a local or state assessment

• Certificate of Competency - free of cost and can be acquired on the job OR

• CAPE test

• OR having an associate's degree or higher

• OR having completed 2 years (48 credits) of postsecondary study.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 7 hours/day, 188 days/year

• The Preschool Program operates on a unique stretch schedule throughout the entire year, including summer.

Salary: Starting $18/hr plus experience, and excellent benefits.

• The LIU offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• Medical (for a nominal premium), dental and vision insurance. Dental & Vision are at no cost to the employee

• All full-time support staff receive a $30,000 life insurance policy, at no cost to the employee.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for any employees and eligible dependents. You have the opportunity for 3 free counseling sessions per year, per person.

• Short-term Disability

• Long-term Disability

• Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS)

• Paid Time Off

• Access to the Lincoln Health and Wellness Center - an on-site health clinic located at the New Oxford Central Office and York Learning Center. It is available to employees and their family members (2 years & older) enrolled in the LIU medical plan. There are no copays and/or deductibles for services provided at our health centers. See: https://www.lincolnhwc.com/ for more information.