Assistant Educator - Summer in BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania at Columbia Day Care Program, Inc.

Love working with children? Join our team this summer and make a difference every day!

Columbia Child Development Program is currently hiring multiple temporary Summer Assistant Educators to support our early childhood classrooms and school-age programs beginning June 8. We are seeking caring, energetic, and dependable individuals who enjoy creating positive experiences for children in a fun, supportive environment.

• Temporary Summer Employment
• Full-Time and Part-Time Hours Available between 7:00am-5:30pm
• Start Date: June 8
• Opportunities available in infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age classrooms

Assistant Educators work alongside lead teachers to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children. Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with classroom activities, play, and learning experiences
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth
• Helping maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom
• Supervising children during indoor and outdoor activities
• Encouraging positive behavior and teamwork
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff

• Positive attitude and genuine love for working with children
• Dependable, patient, and team-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and coworkers
• Experience with children preferred, but not required
• Must meet all required background clearances and employment requirements

• Flexible scheduling options
• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Great experience for education, psychology, social work, or human services students
• Opportunity to build valuable childcare experience

If you are enthusiastic, caring, and ready to spend your summer making a difference in the lives of children, we’d love to hear from you!

For an assistant position-

A high school diploma or a GED certificate and an associate's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field- Starting rate $14.73/hour

OR a high school diploma or a GED certificate, and 15 credits in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and one year of documented experience with children- Starting rate $13.49/hour

OR a high school diploma or GED certificate and two years of documented experience working with children- Starting rate $12.79/hour

For an aide position-

A high school diploma or a GED certificate, some experience working with children- Starting rate $10.57/hour