Preschool Lead Teacher
About The Position
Preschool Lead Teacher needed at our Kresgeville location. This is a full-time, 12 month position. We are looking for a caring and hard-working individual who can manage a classroom of 18 three- and four-year-olds with the help of an assistant teacher. The Preschool Plus classrooms are part of our Working Parent Program and are open from 6:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The children's attendance schedules are based on their parent's work schedules. The Growing Place Child Care Centers are NAEYC-accredited and Keystone STAR Four rated, which is the highest quality in PA. Teamwork is very important in our organization, where we serve approximately 350 children, aged eight weeks to 12 years, in our three Monroe County centers.
Requirements
- Bachelors in ECE or related field
- Classroom management experience
- Preschool experience
- Documented experience with children (can include tutoring, nannying, volunteering, and/or coaching; caring for own children does not count per PA Child Care Regulations)
Nice To Haves
- Associates in ECE will be considered
Responsibilities
- Supervising the group with safety in mind and kindness first
- Cultivating social and emotional development
- Facilitating developmentally appropriate activities
- Caring for the whole child, including diapering and assisting with toileting as needed
- Supporting our commitment to meeting the individual needs of each child and their family
- Parent communication regarding the children in the class
- Child assessments
- Parent-teacher conferences
Benefits
- Hourly rate is based on years of experience with children and education level in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
