PreK Teacher, Level 2

PathStone Corporation•Lehighton, PA

15d•$23 - $33

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, meeting the needs of each child. The teacher works with the Assistant Teacher to maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment for the assigned age group, consistent with Pre-K Counts Regulations and the Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS). The position involves maintaining ongoing interaction with children, completing Work Sampling data and required reports, maintaining children’s records, and meeting documentation deadlines. The teacher conducts home visits and parent/teacher conferences, reviews assessment and outcome data with families, incorporates parent input into child plans, and develops and implements individualized planning activities. The role also includes implementing the School Readiness Plan, maintaining mandated staff/child ratios, attending required trainings and meetings, participating in staffing for children with suspected or identified special needs, and following applicable agency policies. The teacher assists with physical care and maintenance of the center, including sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, and garbage disposal. Work conditions include flexible hours that may include evenings and weekends, travel into rural areas, outdoor work, exposure to disease agents and cleaning products, and frequent bending and lifting up to 60 pounds. The position requires an automobile, driver’s license, and insurance. A current physical exam, Mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances are required.

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.
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 in developing, planning, and executing daily educational classroom activities in accordance with PA Early Learning Standards and the PathStone Plan of Action.
Work with the Assistant Teacher to plan and maintain a developmentally appropriate, safe, and healthy classroom environment consistent with Pre-K Counts Regulations and ECERS.
Maintain interaction with children throughout the day.
Complete child Work Sampling data and prepare required reports.
Complete 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 all 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 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 individual child needs.
Include activities recommended by the mental health consultant, IEPs and IFSPs, the Pre-K Counts Program Specialist, and the 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 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 job-related duties as required or assigned.