Preschool Teacher

Hiring full time preschool teacher

HeartPrints is an early learning center for young children that celebrates creativity, exploration and strong relationships in a community of respectful collaboration and learning. With the program influenced by Reggio Emilia, Montessori and High Scope, students and teachers alike immerse themselves in the discoveries that inquiry-based learning fosters and the joy of sharing that learning.

The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for early childhood education and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children. The position is responsible for working collaboratively with the classroom education team to provide a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of children.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Cooperating with the Director/Assistant Director and Staff in maintaining the quality of HeartPrints Center
• Demonstrating respect, maturity, sensitivity, cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with children, families, volunteers and staff
• Maintaining specified hours and following designated procedures for absences or adjustments in daily work schedules
• Meeting all PA Department of Education requirements for teaching staff
• Working with a teaching team to create and implement daily lesson plans that support the HeartPrints curriculum for a designated group of children
• Working with a teaching team to maintain current comprehensive attendance records and individual portfolios for every child in his/her care
• Maintaining current lesson plans and records documenting center activities, policies and procedures
• Informing families assigned to your class of daily lesson plans, snacks, activities and policies/procedures
• Conducting parent conferences as requested
• Working with a teaching team in caring for the classroom and equipment including reporting items needing repair and requesting updated materials
• Promptly informing the Director/Assistant Director of all problems with children, parents, staff or classroom management
• Acting as a liaison with the Director/Assistant Director in connecting young children and their families with community resources/agencies
• Planning regularly with teachers and the Director.
• Assisting with the orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field including Elementary Education, Special Education, Music Education, Art Education and Social Work. Individuals having degrees in related fields shall have a minimum of two years work experience with preschool children.

Physical Requirements/Mobility

• Must be able to provide supervision and monitor safety through both sight and sound in the classroom and on the playground
• Full range of body motion needed and change positions/ have the mobility to interact with young children
• Must be able to stand for long periods and/or sit on the floor
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam (including TB test) for clearance to meet the physical requirements listed above

Requirements:

• Can successfully pass a Criminal Background Check
• Child Protective Clearances for PA and all states lived in prior five years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What do you enjoy most about working with children?
• Tell us about any relevant experience that may not appear on your resume.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $23