Greater Philadelphia Health Action·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Assistant Teacher provides care for children to meet their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs under the supervision of a Lead Teacher. They assist in planning and implementing various learning and program activities.
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
We are presently seeking Assistant Teachers at GPHA’s Keystone Star IV Woodland Academy Child Development Center.
The Assistant Teacher cares for children under the guidance and supervision of the Lead Teacher to meet their physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs. The Assistant Teacher assists the teacher in both planning and implementing a variety of learning and program activities to meet the needs of children.
Assistant Teachers require a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and a High School Diploma (HSD) or General Education Development certificate (GED) with two (2) years' work experience related to care and development of children. An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Applicants without a CDA must be willing to obtain one within 1 year of employment.
Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
Local Candidates only.
Equal Opportunity Employer GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by school staffing needs, especially in classrooms supporting students with special needs. These roles can be competitive because employers often prefer candidates with an associate degree or college credits, plus experience with children, crisis intervention training, and CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then highlight any special education, behavior support, or safety training in your application.
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