Position Overview

Rising Scholars Early Learning Academy seeks an attentive Teaching Assistant to support responsive care, classroom routines, and engaging learning experiences. You will work under the direction of classroom leadership, assist with Creative Curriculum activities, and help keep learning spaces safe, clean, and organized.

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Schedule:

Monday–Friday; varying shifts during center operating hours. Classroom and coverage assignments depend on program needs.

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Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.

• Currently pursuing, or willing to begin, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or degree in the field as required by RS.

• Meet Pennsylvania requirements for the assigned Aide classification; education, experience, and placement eligibility will be verified before assignment.

• Ability to follow teacher direction, use positive guidance, support children’s daily care, and remain attentive during supervision.

• Dependable attendance, respectful communication, and flexibility to assist different classrooms and age groups within the assigned role.

• Meet all applicable Pennsylvania background-clearance, health documentation, training, and ongoing professional-development requirements before performing duties that require them.

• Current pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain required certification before performing duties that require it.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting children in a childcare, school, camp, or youth program.

• Coursework or training in early childhood education and familiarity with Creative Curriculum.

• Experience with classroom routines, child observations, and ProCare or a similar communication system.

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What You Will Do:

• Support the Lead Teacher and other classroom staff with age-appropriate activities, materials, learning centers, and daily routines.

• Help implement Creative Curriculum experiences and contribute observations and ideas under classroom leadership.

• Actively supervise children within assigned duties, follow staffing and supervision procedures, and use calm, positive redirection.

• Assist with arrivals, transitions, meals, playground activities, restroom routines, toileting or diapering as appropriate to the classroom.

• Support attendance, meal, incident, and other records within your assignment; report injuries, hazards, or concerns promptly.

• Learn each assigned classroom’s routines, allergies, accommodations, and emergency information before providing coverage.

• Complete assigned nap-time cleaning while children remain safely supervised; sanitize materials and keep personal items organized.

• Reset and close the classroom used during your shift. Assist with building opening or closing tasks as assigned, within training and supervision requirements.

• Communicate professionally through approved RS systems, protect confidentiality, and participate in training and coaching.

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What Success Looks Like:

You stay engaged with children, follow the classroom plan, ask for direction when needed, and complete your share of care and cleaning tasks. You communicate useful observations and help provide consistent routines.

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Working at Rising Scholars ELA:

The posted pay range is $15–$17 per hour. RS provides a collaborative environment, role-related training, and professional-development opportunities. Exact schedule and employment status will be reviewed during hiring.