Childcare Assistant Teacher, PT

Childcare Assistant Teacher, PT

Join Our Team at Northampton Community College Child Care Center & Early Childhood Education Lab School!

Position:
Part-Time Assistant Teacher | Bethlehem, PA

Do you love working with children and want to make a meaningful impact every day? Northampton Community College Child Care Center & Early Childhood Education Lab School is looking for caring, energetic, and dependable part-time Assistant Teachers to join our exceptional early childhood education team in Bethlehem, PA.

As part of Northampton Community College — one of the region's most respected educational institutions — our Child Care Center & Early Childhood Education Lab School is recognized for excellence in early learning, teacher preparation, and family partnership. With NAEYC Accreditation Plus and Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Level 4 designation, our program is known for high-quality standards, a supportive culture, and a commitment to helping both children and educators thrive.

Many of our educators choose to stay and grow with our program because of the collaborative team environment and strong commitment to excellence. This is more than just a job — it's an opportunity to inspire young learners, gain valuable classroom experience, and grow professionally in a high-quality early childhood education environment.

Who Should Apply?

• Individuals exploring careers in education or child development
• Experienced professionals seeking a meaningful part-time schedule
• Caring professionals who enjoy working with children
• Team players who thrive in a positive learning environment
• Dependable individuals who can commit to a consistent schedule and become part of our classroom community

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Flexible part-time scheduling options
• Supportive and collaborative teaching environment
• Hands-on experience in a high-quality academic child care setting
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Educational support and financial assistance opportunities
• Ideal position for individuals pursuing education, human services, or early childhood careers (at NCC or elsewhere!)
• Work in a NAEYC Accreditation Plus and Pennsylvania Keystone STARS Level 4 program

Position Details

• Position:
  Part-Time Assistant Teacher
• Location:
  
  Northampton Community College Child Care Center & Early Childhood Education Lab School – Bethlehem, PA (Reibman Hall Children's Center)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday with flexible split-shift opportunities available: 6:30 AM – 12:30 PM or 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Pay Rate: $15.00–$19.00 per hour based on education and experience

What You'll Do

As an Assistant Teacher, you will support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for young children.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with daily classroom routines and activities
• Supporting children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Maintaining active supervision and ensuring children's safety
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Helping prepare classroom materials and learning centers
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of classroom spaces
• Collaborating professionally with teaching teams and administration
• Participating in trainings, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience working with children preferred

Preferred

• CDA, ECE coursework, or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience in a NAEYC Accreditation Plus or Keystone STARS program

Make a Difference Every Day

At Northampton Community College Child Care Center & Early Childhood Education Lab School, we believe early childhood educators play an essential role in shaping confident, curious, and compassionate learners. If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a welcoming educational community, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of learners!

Notes:

• For any inquiries about the position, please contact Kelly Rizzotto at krizzotto.
• Current clearances and health assessment will be required upon hire.
• The number of positions hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department and the College. Please understand that there may not presently be a position available at the time of your application. When an opening becomes available, the hiring manager will look to this pool of candidates for consideration.
• Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing application, you will need the following documents to upload:
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• References
• *** The system limits 5 documents to upload. You will need to save multiple documents into one PDF***