PreK Teacher, Level 1
About The Position
The PreK Teacher consults with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator to develop, plan, and carry out daily educational classroom activities in accordance with PA Early Learning Standards and the PathStone Plan of Action. The role supports the individual needs of each child and involves maintaining a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Pre-K Counts Regulations and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS). The teacher maintains ongoing interaction with children, uses assessment and outcome data to guide learning and individual child plans, and works with families through home visits, parent/teacher conferences, and classroom participation. The position also requires completing records and reports, following agency and program policies, attending mandated trainings and meetings, maintaining staff/child ratios, and assisting with physical care of the center facility.
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 PA State Certification.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Current physical exam, Mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.
- 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 perform outdoor work.
- Ability to frequently bend and lift up to 60 pounds.
- Automobile, driver’s license, and insurance required.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and the language of the majority of families in the program.
Responsibilities
- Plan and maintain, with the Assistant Teacher, a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment in accordance with Pre-K Counts Regulations and ECERS.
- Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
- Complete child Work Sampling data and prepare required reports.
- Complete 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; review assessment and outcome data with parents and incorporate parent input into child plans.
- Analyze child outcome data to create an optimum 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 each child’s individual needs.
- Include activities recommended by the mental health consultant, IEPs, IFSPs, Pre-K Counts Program Specialist, and ECERS Assessor.
- Participate in staffing for children with suspected or identified special needs.
- Adhere to the established Work Plan and update it as necessary or as directed by the supervisor.
- Follow PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy, Child Abuse and Neglect Policy, and Positive Discipline Policy.
- Assist with physical maintenance and care of the center facility, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and garbage disposal.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
