Teacher

Community Progress Council Inc•York, PA

11d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Community Progress Council is seeking passionate educators to join their team as Teachers. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in energetic classroom environments and are motivated to make a meaningful difference for children and their families. CPC utilizes an integrated approach, collaborating with Family Coaches, Positive Behavior Intervention Specialists, Instructional Support, and Health & Nutrition Education experts to create a nurturing, inclusive, and impactful learning experience. The focus is on clear boundaries, effective behavior strategies, and play-based learning to ensure every child can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child and Family Studies, or Elementary Education, plus at least one year of experience working with preschool children.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Strong verbal skills to effectively present information to groups and write clear reports and correspondence.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment preferred.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and family information.
Willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and work groups to advance Head Start goals.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with early childhood education strategies.
Ability to adjust work schedule for program functions and parent needs.
Reliable transportation to multiple sites throughout York County; regular and timely attendance is essential. May be required to start the workday at different locations without additional travel compensation.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide exceptional service to families and colleagues.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in early childhood education, Child and Family Studies, or Elementary Education may be considered.
Bilingual skills in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic are desirable.

Responsibilities

Champion the vision and mission of Head Start of York County and Community Progress Council, Inc. through dedicated service and advocacy for children and families.
Apply best practices in child development, early learning, and positive behavior guidance to support every child's growth.
Create a safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive classroom that encourages respect, curiosity, and active engagement.
Partner with families and colleagues to plan meaningful learning experiences that build language, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
Maintain a consistent daily routine that includes interactive group activities, music, outdoor learning, and smooth transitions.
Organize materials and adapt learning environments to meet the diverse needs of individual children and groups.
Strengthen family engagement through conferences, home visits, education activities, and shared goal-setting for children's success.
Use assessment tools to track development, identify needs, and collaborate with families and staff to provide appropriate support.
Maintain timely and compliant lesson plans, observations, and child records.
Integrate health, nutrition, family services, and social-emotional learning into daily classroom experiences.
Conduct routine health checks and promptly report concerns to ensure child well-being and protection.
Support and guide assistant teachers while modeling professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and excellence in early childhood education.