Teacher (Daycare)

Temple University Health System • Philadelphia, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Requirements

• Required within 90 days of hire: Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.
• Mandated Reporter Training to be maintained every 5 years.
• Fire Safety Training required within a year of hire.
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Required
• Completion of Get Started with Center Based Care - Building Blocks for Quality (K6.2, C1, CDA6; 10 hours) 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
• Pediatric First Aid CPR Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Preferred or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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