Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County inc•Paradise Township, PA

10d•$40,000 - $45,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher works in the Education and Child Development/Thrive to Five program, creating and maintaining a supportive learning environment for preschool children. The role uses the program curriculum to organize the classroom and daily routine, develops instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, and uses child data and individualized plans to address diverse learning needs. The teacher conducts developmental screenings and evaluations and shares results with families. The teacher is responsible for children’s health, safety, and supervision; plans gross motor activities; supports health, sanitation, nutrition, and hygiene learning; and follows procedures for toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time. The role also supports children’s social-emotional development and behavior plans, builds inclusive relationships with families, and facilitates parent engagement events. The position follows CAP and Thrive to Five policies and regulatory requirements, works with the Early Learning Supervisor on compliance, participates in professional development and committee work, maintains certifications and licenses, and handles classroom preparation and communications. Other related duties may be assigned. The role is located at 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562, and is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week during the school year, with work hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is required for a Head Start Lead Teacher.
Maintain required certifications and licenses.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 18 credits of ECE coursework and two years of preschool teaching experience.

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 instructional plans aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
Create and implement individualized plans to meet children’s diverse needs.
Use data collected on individual children to inform lesson plans and activities.
Conduct required developmental screenings and evaluations and share results with families.
Follow health and safety procedures and actively supervise children at all times.
Plan daily gross motor activities.
Follow meal service standards and teach health, sanitation, and nutrition.
Assist with ensuring children receive required health screenings.
Teach children safety skills and hygiene practices.
Follow procedures for assisting children with toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time.
Implement social-emotional universal practices and behavior support plans as needed.
Teach and model social-emotional skills.
Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for families.
Facilitate parent engagement events.
Follow CAP and Thrive to Five policies and procedures.
Work with the Early Learning Supervisor to ensure regulatory compliance.
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.
Perform other related duties as assigned.