Teacher Aide

Sellersville, PA - 700 Lawn Ave

Part time

R140980

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Under general supervision, the Teacher's Aide/Substitute Teacher assists the Head Teacher, Teacher, and Assistant Teacher in the classroom in caring for and instructing the children and to plan and supervise activities as needed. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment both indoors and outdoors, and to develop a better understanding of children and to grow professionally as a childcare worker.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and integrates stimulation and relaxation in the classroom schedule on a daily basis as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher or Manager in the development of a well-balanced program.

• Changes diapers, guides children in their toileting routines (if necessary), rest times and provides guidance in eating (by modeling appropriate eating behaviors and manners) on a daily basis as directed by the Teacher and Manager to foster maturation in children.

• Assists the Head Teacher/Teacher in the preparation, distribution, and cleanup of all meals and snacks on a daily basis to comply with State regulations.

• Provides outdoor activities, or gross motor activities indoors during inclement weather, on a daily basis as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher or Manager to enhance overall physical development.

• Assists in making classroom materials and replenishes supplies and materials when needed or as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher to supplement the curriculum.

• Interacts appropriately with children as a facilitator during free play time, when necessary, to foster social development.

• Recognizes that every child’s attention span and abilities are different and treats each child in a different but equal manner on a daily basis to insure fairness.

• Supervises aides and volunteers in Head Teacher/Teacher’s absence or when directed by the Manager to maintain the routine of the program.

• Assists in the preparation and writing of bi-annual evaluations of the children and submitting them to the Head Teacher/Teacher prior to meeting with the parents at conference times.

• Maintains on-going activity records on each child as directed by the Head Teacher/Teacher to be used in future evaluations.

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

• Demonstrates/models the Network’s PCRAFT values during interactions with all customers.

• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED Required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 1-3 years’ experience related to the care and development of children preferred. First Aid & CPR Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network ( (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.

St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.

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