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Part-Time Assistant Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy- $16.50/hour

CompanyVia of the Lehigh Valley
LocationAllentown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
About The Company
Via’s mission is to help people reach their full potential through a rewarding career, meaningful relationships, and an enriching community life. Via creates pathways to success through vocation, inclusion and advocacy. Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Berks counties. Via helps adults find and sustain employment within multiple industries and service sectors. Early Intervention therapists offer physical, occupational and speech therapy to children to advance competencies and reach developmental milestones. Programs for young adults focus on networking with peers and gaining vocational skills in preparation for life after graduation. Our staff help individuals of all ages gain life skills, develop friendships, and learn how to take advantage of all the community has to offer. In addition to providing a variety of high-quality programs, Via also advocates for inclusion and equal access to community activities. Via operates under the following Guiding Principles: ~ Each individual deserves dignity, respect, and courtesy. ~ Everyone should have opportunities for growth and learning. ~ Community inclusion matters. ~ Every person deserves to communicate needs, desires, feelings and personal choices. ~ People have a right to the advocate of their choice. Via envisions a time when all people have equal access to developmental and educational services, meaningful friendships, a rewarding career, and a satisfying retirement.
About the Role

Description

Are you a passionate early childhood education professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, innovative, and supportive environment? Your next opportunity starts here!


Lehigh Children's Academy, a proud Pennsylvania Keystone STARS center and a 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Top Workplace winner, is located in the heart of Lower Macungie Township. We are currently seeking enthusiastic Assistant Teachers who are dedicated to fostering a love of learning and helping every child thrive. Apply today and become a Teacher that every child can count on to assist them in learning and growing!


Lehigh Children’s Academy will provide you with hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance your early childhood education career!


Enjoy the benefits our non-profit organization offers:

  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy!
  • Education Assistance.
  • Employee referral-bonus program.
  • Employee recognition programs.
  • Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more!
  • Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.
  • Prizes given for door decorating contests.

Enjoy all of these intrinsic rewards as an Assistant Teacher:

  • Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old.
  • Care for children’s hygiene, learning and developmental activities.
  • Provide redirection and positive guidance to children.
  • Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom.
  • Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families.
  • Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development.
  • Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child’s care.

Position Requirements for Assistant Teachers:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Some experience working with young children in special education and/or early childhood education preferred.
  • Ability to interact positively and work with the team.
  • Must have flexibility with schedule.
  • Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking are required daily.

Via of the Lehigh Valley and Lehigh Children's Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.



Key Skills
Early Childhood EducationChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningPositive GuidanceTeamworkFlexibilityLifting up to 50 lbs
Categories
EducationSocial Services
Benefits
Flexible work scheduleLunch providedEducation assistanceEmployee referral-bonus programEmployee recognition programsMembership to TicketsatWorkSpecial events
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assistant Teachers will nurture and support children aged six weeks to six years old, focusing on their hygiene, learning, and developmental activities. This includes providing positive guidance, implementing goals, preparing lesson plans, and promoting cognitive, social, physical, and language development.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
98
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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