Preschool Teacher - Pre-K Counts Certified

Acelero Learning•Philadelphia, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Preschool Teacher - Pre-K Counts Certified for a Pre-K Counts Head Start classroom with a direct focus on children 3 to 5 years of age. The Pre-K Counts Certified Teacher will work collaboratively with one other teacher to ensure the operation of a classroom with a maximum of 20 children. The Certified Teacher also works with a team of other classroom teachers and family members to implement curriculum and child assessment to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities.

Requirements

State Preschool Certification required from Pennsylvania.
CPR and First Aid certification required or ability to obtain.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Plans written curriculum that encompass goals for children’s development and learning, the experiences through which children will achieve those goals, and the steps staff and parents can take to help children achieve those goals.
Creates the materials needed to support the implementation of the curriculum.
Prepares daily lesson plans tailored to children’s needs and interests that incorporate observations, anecdotal record keeping, and knowledge of early childhood development; posts lesson plans for parents, volunteers, and other visitors in the classroom.
Develops individual plans for each child including goal setting based on identified needs, and prescriptions for objectives and activities to meet established child outcomes.
Implements program curriculum that provides developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences for age, language, and culture of children served.
Provides experiential learning activities that advance the intellectual and emotional competence of preschool children.
Provides a print-rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy, and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
Offers positive guidance and discipline to support children as they acquire readiness skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Develops individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities; directs developmental concerns to appropriate specialist.
Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.
Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements.
Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.
Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.
Operates with understanding of regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination.
Encourages parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits discussing their child's development and education; invites parent involvement in the development of the program's curriculum and approach to child development and education.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support
Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks
Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment