Floater Assistant Teacher – Catherine Hershey Schools – Harrisburg

at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, Hershey, United States

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Salary

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Closing date

31 December 2026

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Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Full-Time

First seen

6 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Company Overview Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS) is dedicated to providing free educational, social, and cognitive programs to children from birth to age 5 who come from economically disadvantaged and at-risk backgrounds. Our mission is to foster early childhood development through nurturing environments across multiple resource centers in Pennsylvania, operated independently of Milton Hershey School. Job Overview The Floater Assistant 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 Assistant 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 Assistant Teacher reports to the Assistant Director and regularly consults with the Assistant Director to address risks and issues. The starting pay rate is approximately $19.29, per hour, based on experience. Responsibilities: - Monitoring child attendance - Greeting children and parents pleasantly and appropriately and ensuring a smooth transition into the classroom - 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 Qualifications: - High School Diploma with the ability to obtain the CDA (Child Development Associate) Accreditation within two years of hire, or qualifications equivalent to CDA (12 college credits in Early Childhood education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development

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