Wonderspring·Haverford Township, Pennsylvania
The Assistant Teacher Float provides support across various classrooms by ensuring consistent care, active supervision, and adherence to daily routines. They assist lead teachers in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized environment while building positive relationships with children and families.
Wonderspring, a nonprofit early childhood education organization, is seeking a dedicated team members= to support our Havertown Center as an Assistant Teacher Float. This role provides support throughout our center working with older toddlers, preschool and kindergarten aged children while helping to ensure consistent care and coverage throughout the center. Step into different classrooms as needed to help with coverage and maintain ratio. Support daily routines and classroom activities Provide active supervision at all times to keep children safe Build and maintain relationships with children, families, co-workers and administrators. Follow and adhere to the responsibilities outlined by the lead teacher for the classroom. Maintain safe, clean, and organized environments
High School Diploma/GED 2+ years of experience working with children, infants and toddlers preferred Strong teamwork and flexibility Ability to keep information private Basic knowledge of childcare rules Must obtain all required clearances and complete a Health Assessment with TB screening prior to employment.
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays) Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan with employer match Employee assistance program Childcare tuition discount Pet insurance discount
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and have at least two years of experience working with children. Applicants are required to obtain all necessary clearances and complete a health assessment with TB screening prior to employment.
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.
