Teacher (Daycare)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

143d

About The Position

Responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age group. Manages well-run, organized, responsive learning environment and synchronizes the roles of teaching staff to ensure delivery of quality programming. Monitors teacher:child ratio to ensure proper supervision of children. Observes, records, and assesses the progress of each child and designs activities to further develop the identified skills and abilities. Works with specialists to create goals and oversees the implementation of intervention plans (ISFP and IEP). Completes professional writing (progress reports, newsletters, and portfolios); daily standards-based lesson planning; ongoing assessment (including ASQ, OUNCE, WSS); Daily Sheets, Behavior/Illness/Injury Reports. Oversees/evaluates practicum students. Serves as positive role-model and upholds program-wide values and other center initiatives through professional conduct. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities to enhance overall team performance and fulfill program goals.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Required)
• General experience in a related teaching role with young children, or completion of teaching practicum (Required)
• General experience and knowledge of DHS regulations and PA Early Learning Standards (Required)
• Completion of Get Started with Center Based Care - Building Blocks for Quality (K6.2, C1, CDA6; 10 hours) (Required)
• Pediatric First Aid CPR (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Preferred)
• General experience and knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling (Preferred)
• General experience and knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) standards and NAEYC Standards (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age group
• Manage a well-run, organized, responsive learning environment
• Synchronize the roles of teaching staff to ensure quality programming delivery
• Monitor teacher:child ratio for proper supervision of children
• Observe, record, and assess the progress of each child
• Design activities to further develop identified skills and abilities
• Work with specialists to create goals and oversee implementation of intervention plans (ISFP and IEP)
• Complete professional writing including progress reports, newsletters, and portfolios
• Conduct daily standards-based lesson planning and ongoing assessments
• Oversee and evaluate practicum students
• Serve as a positive role-model and uphold program-wide values
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities to enhance team performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree