Pre Kindergarten Teacher

Company Description

MYDC, with 55 years of service, focuses on improving the quality of life for children and families in Pittsburgh. Our programs include after-school and summer activities, offering organized games, tutoring, and academic support. We are an essential part of the community, committed to making a difference.

Training Wheels PreK Lead Teacher instructs preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices. PA early learning standards
• Lead by example: encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Strategically utilize Childcare Assistants and Aids
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, Pre-care, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences, and as available, participate in family engagement opportunities
• Ensure all center policies, state regulations and quality assurance standards ( Per DHS, Department of ED, and Keystone STARS) are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment- including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files, Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance to nutritional guidelines
• Create a nurturing and fun classroom environment for the students and staff
• Perform other assigned duties
• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching Certificate

Two years of related experience or relevant coursework

Current First Aid and CPR, along with required federal, state county and state certification and clearances

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday 7AM-3PM

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

• Work Location: In person