Lead Teacher - Interim House West

Career Opportunities @Phmc•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The full-time lead teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate toddler classroom within a facility that serves families enrolled in a residential drug rehabilitation program. This role blends early childhood expertise with trauma-informed care, supporting both the healthy development of toddlers and the stability of parents working toward recovery. The Lead Teacher works with the Family Service Coordinator to ensure high-quality curriculum implementation, classroom management, family communication, and compliance with IHW programming.

Requirements

Knowledge of Trauma-informed practice
Knowledge of Cultural humility and non-judgmental communication
Strong understanding of toddler development
Team leadership and mentorship ability
Emotional resilience and professionalism
Commitment to family-centered care
Ability to remain calm, patient, and flexible in a dynamic environment.
Strong communication and collaboration ability
Experience or training in trauma -informed care, behavioral support, or working with families affected by substance use.
2 years of experience with children experiencing delays in their cognitive, communication, or perceptual motor skills development.
Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field, including 15 credit hours related to children with developmental disabilities or delays.
CPR/First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

Ensure constant supervision and maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom.
Follow all health, safety, and sanitation protocols, including diapering, toileting, and snack routines.
Maintain accurate daily records, lesson plans, developmental observations, and progress notes.
In collaboration with the Family Service Coordinator, develop a daycare, preschool, and after-school program and ensure the program objectives and goals are met.
Collaborate with case managers, therapists, and program staff to support the family stability and parenting goals.
Participate in family meetings, conferences, and parent education sessions as needed.
Engage in staff meetings, professional development, and cross-department collaboration.
Involve mothers in the planning and implementation of daily program activities for the infants, toddlers, pre-school, and after-school programs.
Attend Interim House West team meetings to discuss women and children’s treatment plans and progress.
Assist the Family Service coordinator in the completion of quarterly reports and individual service plans for DHS-funded children.
Support the IHW mission of providing consistent, compassionate care that strengthens families in recovery.
Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License required for field trips
Other duties as assigned.