Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County•Paradise, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher works in the Education and Child Development/Thrive to Five program and is responsible for delivering educational services, supporting children’s health, safety, and social-emotional development, engaging families, and meeting program and regulatory requirements. The teacher uses the curriculum to structure the classroom environment and daily routine, prepares weekly instructional plans aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, and uses child data to guide activities and individualized plans. The role also includes developmental screening and evaluation, communicating results with families, active supervision, daily gross motor activities, meal service, hygiene and safety instruction, and following procedures for toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time. The teacher provides an inclusive environment for families, facilitates parent engagement events, follows CAP and Thrive to Five policies, works with the Early Learning Supervisor on regulatory compliance, participates in professional development and committee work, maintains required certifications and licenses, and completes classroom preparation and administrative duties. The position is full-time and scheduled for 37.5 hours per week during the school year, with work hours between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The listed location is 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 18 credits of ECE coursework and 2 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.
Perform developmental screenings and evaluations and share results with families.
Follow health and safety procedures established by regulatory standards.
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 toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time.
Implement social-emotional universal practices and behavior support plans.
Teach and model social-emotional skills.
Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for families and 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.