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About This Position

Position Title:
Preschool Assistant Teacher - Elizabethtown
Publish Date:
09/15/2026
Brief Overview:
The Assistant Teacher is motivated by the opportunity to help children learn by supporting classroom activities. This individual is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher in implementing the daily program for children. The Assistant Teacher is expected to encourage the social and emotional learning of children through engagement during group and individual learning experiences. The Assistant Teacher reports to the Assistant Director with progress, updates, risks, and issues.

Candidate review and selection is currently underway for this position. The anticipated start date for the position is 01/05/2027.

As part of their employment, successful candidates will participate in Seeds to Lead, CHS's six-month pre-opening professional learning program. This structured onboarding and paid professional experience equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on practice needed to confidently implement the CHS model to fidelity from day one when the center opens.
Listing Expiration Date:
10/30/2026
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

Supporting the Lead Teacher and the Associate Teacher with the implementation of classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines and schedules
Participating in classroom coaching cycles
Engaging with children to support development and learning
Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
Recognizing the needs of individual children and groups
Providing the appropriate social emotional and learning supports
Providing a safe and nurturing environment
Assisting children with self-help and hygiene
Completing all required program documentation and submitting them in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher
As assigned by the Lead Teacher, communicating with families through program approved channels
Completing daily attendance and meal participation reports
Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements
Acting as a role model for child development
Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
Job Type:
Full-Time
Number of Jobs Available:
1
Required Experience
1-2 years
Required Studies:
High-School Diploma/GED
Salary Option:
Hourly
Required Languages:
English
Salary Requirements:
The starting pay rate is approximately $19.29 to $20.08 per hour, based on experience.
Preferred Start Date (use calendar button):
01/05/2027
Benefits:
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Paid time off + paid holidays
Retirement benefits
Child care tuition assistance
Professional development & continuing education
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance + short- and long-term disability
Health & fitness reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Hershey-area employee discounts
Expected Start/End Time:
7:00 am-4:00 pm
Keystone STAR Level:
Not in STARs
Age Group Position:
Preschool
Minimum Number of ECE Credits Required:
12
Minimum Career Lattice Level:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
1-2 years
PA Teacher Certification Required?:
Yes
Apply By:
Website
Application Must Include:
Resume
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About This Employer

CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING (CHS)
130 Alida Street
, 

Elizabethtown
, PA 
17022



 
PA DHS Certified

 Central-PA



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