Preschool Teacher - Pre-K Counts Certified

Acelero Learning•Germantown, TN

About The Position

The Preschool Teacher serves in a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Head Start classroom focused on children ages 3 to 5. The teacher collaborates with another teacher to operate a classroom of up to 20 children and works with classroom colleagues and families to implement curriculum and child assessments that support outcomes for children of all abilities. The role plans and implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate curriculum, prepares lesson plans and materials, develops individual plans for children, and provides experiential learning and positive guidance. The teacher maintains consistent routines and a safe classroom, supervises meals, field trips, and outdoor activities, and partners with families through conferences, home visits, and curriculum involvement. The position requires Pennsylvania State Preschool Certification, CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain them, a physical exam, background checks, a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation, and up to 10% local or long-distance travel for work-related meetings and functions.

Requirements

Pennsylvania State Preschool Certification.
CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
Physical exam and background checks are required.
Ability to travel locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
Valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Plan written curriculum covering children’s development and learning goals, learning experiences, and ways staff and parents can support those goals.
Create materials needed to implement the curriculum.
Prepare daily lesson plans tailored to children’s needs and interests, incorporating observations, anecdotal records, and knowledge of early childhood development; post plans for parents, volunteers, and visitors.
Develop individual plans for each child, including goals based on identified needs and objectives and activities to achieve child outcomes.
Implement curriculum that provides developmentally and linguistically appropriate experiences for the age, language, and culture of the children served.
Provide experiential learning activities that advance preschool children’s intellectual and emotional competence.
Maintain a print-rich environment that supports literacy, numeracy, social skills, complex language, and problem-solving.
Provide positive guidance and discipline to help children acquire kindergarten readiness skills.
Develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities and refer developmental concerns to appropriate specialists.
Provide children with a consistent classroom routine.
Supervise children and ensure their safety and security in accordance with Head Start and day care licensing requirements.
Supervise and eat nutritionally prepared meals with children as a curriculum activity, modeling good nutrition and social skills.
Supervise classroom field trips and outdoor activities.
Follow regulations for preventing occupational disease and injury, including universal precautions and contamination prevention.
Encourage parent participation in staff-parent conferences and home visits about children’s development and education, and invite parents to contribute to curriculum and the program’s approach to child development and education.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
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 insurance 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 five weeks of paid time off during the first year of employment.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
Supportive working environment.