Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County•Elizabethtown, PA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preschool Lead Teacher will be responsible for structuring the learning environment and daily routine using the curriculum, following standards of practice outlined by Thrive to Five leadership. This role involves providing weekly written plans for instruction aligned with PA Early Learning Standards, creating and implementing individualized plans for diverse needs, and using data to inform lesson plans. The position also includes performing developmental screenings and evaluations, ensuring active supervision of children, planning gross motor activities, and teaching about health, sanitation, and nutrition. Additionally, the Lead Teacher will implement social-emotional practices and behavior support plans, foster a welcoming environment for families, facilitate parent engagement events, and maintain required certifications and licenses.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or relevant field
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.