Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs . Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary  Links to Learning curriculum  that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods –  AMI  (Association Montessori Internationale ) and  AMS  (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.

Preschool Assistant Teacher

Chesterbrook Academy | A Spring Education Group School

Location: 417 Frederick Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Age Group:   2-4 year old's (Multiple Openings)

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Hourly Rate:   $17.00 - $19.00 per hour | Based on education and experience

Chesterbrook Academy is seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Preschool Assistant  Teacher to support our 2-4 year old classrooms at our premier preschool in Lancaster . This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious, experienced preschool teacher who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering excellence in early childhood education.

What You’ll Do:

As a Preschool Teacher with Chesterbrook Academy, you’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing daily classroom operations and ensuring full compliance with state licensing regulations
• Designing and implementing thoughtful and intentional lessons in a classroom setting that encourage student growth and development.
• Building meaningful relationships with families and creating a welcoming school culture
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to carry or lift 25 pounds or less (25-50%) often and 25-50 pounds (10-25%) occasionally.
• Must be willing to travel to the locations listed above.
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.
• Ability to successfully pass state and federal background check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.
• A minimum of one of the following:
• High School Diploma or GED AND at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field.
• High School Diploma or GED AND 15 relevant credits (or CDA) with at least 1 year of experience with children.
• High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with children

Why Join Chesterbrook Academy?

• Part of the Spring Education Group, a leading provider of early childhood education
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
• Career advancement opportunities across a nationwide network of schools

Competitive pay, full benefits, and ongoing professional development opportunities available.

This is not a full job description. One will be provided to you during the interview process.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.