Lead UPK Teacher
About The Position
The Malvern School is seeking a motivated, career-oriented Lead Teacher for the UPK classroom at its Marlton school. This full-time, Monday-through-Friday role plans, supervises, and implements an early childhood education program in accordance with school policies and the school’s philosophy. The teacher maintains a safe, healthy, and educational classroom environment and communicates regularly with parents, in person and through technology, to meet or exceed their expectations. The Malvern School is dedicated to educating young children through innovative programming and a quality, child-centered philosophy. It promotes teamwork and a professional atmosphere, and offers ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement. Its curriculum is designed to meet or exceed National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards.
Requirements
- Meet one of the following education and experience criteria: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
- Alternatively, have a bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in one of the listed fields and one year of experience with children.
- Alternatively, have an associate’s degree in one of the listed fields and two years of experience with children.
- Alternatively, have an associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in one of the listed fields and three years of experience with children.
Responsibilities
- Plan, supervise, and implement an early childhood educational program in accordance with school policies and The Malvern School philosophy.
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and educational classroom environment.
- Communicate regularly with parents in person and through technology, meeting or exceeding their expectations.
Benefits
- 60% childcare discount for employees
- Greater latitude in designing creative curriculum
- State-of-the-art classrooms in professionally cleaned, attractive facilities
- Company-paid CPR, First Aid, and other training
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
- 401(k)
- Holiday pay, including a week-long paid Winter Holiday break
- Paid time off
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
