PreK Teacher, Level 2
About The Position
The PreK Teacher consults with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator to develop, plan, and carry out daily classroom educational activities in accordance with PA Early Learning Standards and the PathStone Plan of Action, meeting the needs of each child. The teacher plans and maintains a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment; supports children’s learning and school readiness; and partners with parents through home visits, conferences, and classroom participation. The role includes maintaining child records and required documentation, complying with program policies and staff-child ratios, and assisting with care and physical maintenance of the center. A current physical exam, Mantoux tuberculosis screening, and required clearances are necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Development Studies, or Special Education.
- Two years of experience working with children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
- ECE Pennsylvania State Certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current physical exam, Mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.
- Automobile, driver’s license, and insurance.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel into rural areas.
- Ability to work with cleaning products such as bleach and disinfectants.
- Ability to frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability in English and the language of the majority of families in the program.
Responsibilities
- Consult with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator on developing, planning, and executing daily educational classroom activities.
- Plan and maintain, with the Assistant Teacher, a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Pre-K Counts Regulations and ECERS.
- Interact with children throughout the day.
- Complete child Work Sampling data and required reports, forms, and documentation within mandated timelines.
- Maintain and update children’s records.
- Immediately notify the supervisor of accidents or incidents involving children, parents, or staff.
- Attend mandated trainings and meetings.
- Conduct two home visits and two parent/teacher conferences during the program year, and review assessment and outcome data with parents.
- Incorporate parent input into child plans.
- Analyze child outcome data to create an optimal learning environment for each child.
- Develop and implement individual child planning activities.
- Develop an understanding of local, state, federal, and agency policies.
- Maintain mandated staff/child ratios at all times.
- Implement the School Readiness Plan.
- Maintain an open-door policy and encourage parent participation in daily classroom activities.
- Provide Parent/Child activities based on individual child needs.
- Include activities recommended by the mental health consultant, IEPs, IFSPs, the Pre-K Counts Program Specialist, and the ECERS Assessor.
- Participate in staffing for children suspected of or identified as having special needs.
- Follow the established Work Plan and update it as necessary or as directed by the supervisor.
- Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality, Child Abuse and Neglect, and Positive Discipline policies.
- Assist with physical maintenance and care of the center, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and garbage disposal.
- Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
