Teacher Assistant
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PLAY AND LEARN MASTER
PA
Summary
Provide high-quality care and supervision for toddlers and preschool children while implementing age-appropriate activities. Build positive relationships with families and collaborate with the teaching team to maintain a safe, nurturing environment.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: LANSDALE CENTER - LANSDALE, PA 19446Job description:
Now Hiring Full-Time Teacher Assistants – Toddler and Preschool Classes
Play & Learn | Lansdale, PA
Are you a nurturing, energetic educator who loves helping young children grow, explore, and thrive? Play & Learn is currently hiring full-time assistants for Toddler and Preschool classroom at our Lansdale location.
At Play & Learn, play and learning go hand in hand. Our classrooms are warm, collaborative spaces where we build community, elevate play, and optimize well-being—for children and staff alike.
For more than 36 years, Play & Learn has been a trusted leader in early childhood education. We believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, hands-on experiences, and intentional play. Our teachers, directors, and administrators partner closely with families to create joyful, engaging environments where every child feels safe, supported, and inspired.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality care and supervision for infants, toddlers, or preschool-aged children
Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities aligned with Play & Learn’s curriculum
Support early development through music, movement, art, and play-based learning
Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow team members
Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
Collaborate with your teaching team and participate in ongoing professional development
Reflect and model Play & Learn’s core values in your daily work
Why Join Play & Learn
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Discounted child care for employees
Employee referral bonuses
A mission-driven, supportive workplace where your work truly matters
Ready to grow your career in early childhood education?
Apply today or visit www.playandlearn.com to learn more about our open positions.
Play & Learn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For
High school diploma or equivalent (required)
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a formal child care setting
CDA or 9+ ECE preferred
Willingness to earn a CDA if not already completed (support available)
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and actively engage with children indoors and outdoors
A dependable, patient, and enthusiastic team player with a passion for early learning
With multiple locations, Play & Learn is the largest non-profit daycare and early childhood education organization in Montgomery County. We’ve cared for thousands of children ages six weeks through school -age since 1981, helping them learn and grow through meaningful play that encourages them on a path toward a lifetime of academic and social success.
The Play & Learn organization is unique in comparison to other child care organizations. As a non-profit organization, our volunteer Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer oversee all aspects of Play and Learn and provide expert support in the areas of education, public relations and finance.
Our Administrative Offices are local and community based, providing a constant support system for Center Directors and families. The administrative team works closely in a variety of positions to support the organization.
Each Play & Learn center has a dedicated Regional Director, on-site Center Director and professional staff. Our directors and staff are all committed to working together with parents to create a safe, educational and fun setting for children.
As part of our child care network, Play & Learn provides management services and expertise to other non-profit child care organizations, including Montessori Children’s House and Jenkintown Day Nursery. Abington Jefferson Health also counts on Play and Learn to provide child care for their employees.
Founded
1981
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
With multiple locations, Play & Learn is the largest non-profit daycare and early childhood education organization in Montgomery County. We’ve cared for thousands of children ages six weeks through school -age since 1981, helping them learn and grow through meaningful play that encourages them on a path toward a lifetime of academic and social success.
The Play & Learn organization is unique in comparison to other child care organizations. As a non-profit organization, our volunteer Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer oversee all aspects of Play and Learn and provide expert support in the areas of education, public relations and finance.
Our Administrative Offices are local and community based, providing a constant support system for Center Directors and families. The administrative team works closely in a variety of positions to support the organization.
Each Play & Learn center has a dedicated Regional Director, on-site Center Director and professional staff. Our directors and staff are all committed to working together with parents to create a safe, educational and fun setting for children.
As part of our child care network, Play & Learn provides management services and expertise to other non-profit child care organizations, including Montessori Children’s House and Jenkintown Day Nursery. Abington Jefferson Health also counts on Play and Learn to provide child care for their employees.
Founded
1981
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Primary and Secondary Education
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
