Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc • Elizabethtown, PA

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About The Position

Position Title: Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater Program: Education and Child Development/Thrive to Five Classification: Exempt/Full Time Locations: The Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater will be traveling across our county classrooms: Denver, Reamstown, Ephrata, East Petersburg, Paradise, Quarryville, Holtwood, and Mount Joy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood Education with PA teaching Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with PA Teaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Use the curriculum to structure the learning environment and daily routine.
• Follow standards of practice outlined by Thrive to Five leadership.
• Provide weekly written plans for instruction aligned with PA Early Learning Standards.
• Create and implement individualized plans to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Use data collected on individual children to inform lesson plans and activities.
• Perform required developmental screenings and evaluations and share results with families.
• Follow all safety and health procedures as outlined by regulatory standards.
• Provide active supervision of children at all times.
• Plan daily gross motor activities.
• Follow meal service standards and teach about health, sanitation, and nutrition.
• Assist with ensuring all children receive required health screenings.
• Teach children proper safety skills and hygiene practices.
• Follow procedures when assisting children with toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time.
• Implement social-emotional universal practices and behavior support plans.
• Teach and model social-emotional skills.
• Implement behavior support plans as needed.
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for families.
• Facilitate parent engagement events.
• Follow all CAP and Thrive to Five policies and procedures.
• Work with the Early Learning Supervisor to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in professional development and job-related training.
• Foster supportive relationships with co-workers, community partners, families, and volunteers.
• Prepare, update, and close the classroom.
• Plan lessons and maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Participate in committee work and respond to communications in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees