What are the hours like?
- Hours are based on school district schedules at Bedford, Everett and Claysburg.
- Apply today to discuss if there’s a schedule that can work for you!
What do we offer?
- A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
- Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
- Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
- Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
- Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
- Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
- Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
- 50% Off Before and After Care
- 50% Off Tutoring Services
- Pay Ranges from $13-14 per hour based on experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Dental Insurance
What are the duties and responsibilities?
- Classroom Management
- Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students
- Understand the responsibility of being a mandated child abuse/neglect reporter according to PA State Law
- Maintain a neat and orderly classroom by straightening chairs and tables, cleaning chalkboard at the end of the day, and making sure all items are left as they were in the beginning of the day
- Take attendance in accordance with policies and procedures
- Ensure that students and/or children are never left unattended in the classroom or put in an unsafe situation
- Employ instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives
- Child Supervision
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
- Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, abilities, special talents and individual style and pace of learning
- Coordinate activities of Assistant Group Supervisors and Aides
- Assist with the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers
- Quality of Care
- Be engaged with the children at all times
- Learn and understand policies and follow them at all times
- Treat children with dignity and respect
- Regulation Requirements
- Follow all Department of Human Services, PKC and STARS requirements at all times when in Early Learning Locations
- Follow all Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements at all times when in PDE licensed programs
- Know the number and names of all children in your group at all times
- Report cases of suspected child abuse/neglect according to PA State Law
What are the required qualifications?
- A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field; or
- A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, including 600 hours of secondary training (CCP or CDA); or
- A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate, 15 credit hours from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year of experience with children; or
- A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum (CCP or CDA); or
- A high school diploma or a general educational development certificate and 2 years of experience with children; or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field; or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 1 year experience with children; or
- An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 2 years of experience with children; or
- An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human service field and 3 years of experience with children.
Requirements
taken from Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Code Title 55. Public Welfare
Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation. Apply Today!
Note
The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.
EOE – The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported.
Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
