Central Pennsylvania Region

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About This Position

Position Title:
Floater Associate Teacher - Harrisburg
Publish Date:
09/22/2026
Brief Overview:
The CHS Floater Associate Teacher is a supportive team member, accountable for continuing to support children when others are absent. This individual is responsible for covering breaks, assisting classroom teachers, and keeping a clean classroom environment. This individual is expected to provide guidance, training, and assistance in the classroom and throughout the center. The Floater Associate Teacher is assigned to a classroom as needed and must be ready to shift to another classroom and/or environment as the situation requires. This individual will assist teaching staff with the implementation of the curriculum in the classroom. The Floater Associate Teacher reports to the Assistant Director and regularly consults with the Assistant Director to address risks and issues. The Floater Associate Teacher may be asked to step in long term to cover an Associate Teacher extended absence. At that time, the Floater Associate Teacher would cover responsibilities outlined in the Associate Teacher job description, such as lesson planning, parent communication/conferences, etc. in collaboration with the remaining Lead Teacher in the classroom being covered.
Listing Expiration Date:
11/07/2026
Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:

Following lesson plans
Working with Lead and Associate teachers on lesson planning
Assisting in the preparation of instructional materials and learning aides
Supervising children and providing guidance to them on tasks
Promoting social, emotional, and language development of children in the classroom
Supporting screenings, assessments, and ongoing evaluation of child's developmental level of progress
Assisting in implementing specialized learning plans for students (Individual Education Plan IEPs etc.)
Assisting in tracking child progress
Maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment through continued awareness of classroom activities
Keeping equipment and materials necessary for activities in good condition
Understanding CHS performance standards
Upholding CHS standards and procedures within the classroom
Attending teaching workshops and meetings
Giving feedback to staff where applicable
Collaborating with other members of the teaching staff to understand lesson plans and classroom expectations
Acting as a role model in the classroom and assisting with classroom duties as needed
Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
Other duties as assigned
Job Type:
Full-Time
Number of Jobs Available:
1
Required Experience
No Experience
Required Studies:
CDA
Salary Option:
Yearly
Required Languages:
Salary Requirements:
The salary range for this position is $42,625 to $49,760 based on experience.
Preferred Start Date (use calendar button):
10/26/2026
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and fitness reimbursement
Etc.
Expected Start/End Time:
7:00 am-4:30 pm
Keystone STAR Level:
Not in STARs
Age Group Position:
Young School Age
Minimum Number of ECE Credits Required:
12
Minimum Career Lattice Level:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
No Experience
PA Teacher Certification Required?:
Yes
Apply By:
Website
Application Must Include:
Enter Apply-To eMail, Address, Website, or Phone:
https://pstam.mhs-pa.org/psc/Recruiting/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=20&JobOpeningId=1499&PostingSeq=1&PostingTitle=Floater_Associate_Teacher&_gl=1*1xau8qx*_gcl_au*NTYwNDAzNjYx
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About This Employer

CATHERINE HERSHEY SCHOOLS FOR EARLY LEARNING (CHS)
1901 N 6th St

Harrisburg
, PA 
17102



 
PA DHS Certified

 Central-PA



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