Preschool Teacher/Floater

Preschool Teacher/Floater

*** We are currently offering a $500 bonus paid after 90 days of successful employment! ***

Here at The Learning Center at the Third Street Alliance for Women & Children, we believe in the power of communities; when people come together, we can change lives. As our community grows, we are seeking a dedicated & experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to join our team in Easton, PA!

The Learning Center (TLC) holds a PA Keystone STAR Four rating – a true mark of distinction for childcare! If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive, with an organization that is devoted to helping people – let's connect!

What you’ll do
As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe space where children can explore and learn literacy, science, math, art, computers, dramatic play, and other skills with hands-on activities. Day to day you’ll:

• Coordinate a developmentally appropriate creative curriculum
• Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning and growth
• Effectively communicate with parents regarding their child's progress, needs, and concerns
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines
• Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure a consistent and cohesive educational program
• Attend training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education

What you need to thrive in this role
A deep understanding of child development, and the ability to work collaboratively with children, parents, and teacher assistants are essential for this role. Additional details include:

• Education/Certification: Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or a degree in Early Childhood Education is required
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of childcare experience in a classroom setting is required
• Skills required: A positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children are a must! As are: excellent communication skills with both children and adults, a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., climb and descend stairs, move and exercise with the children, stand for long periods, and pass a health screening
• Location: Our classrooms are located at 41 North 3rd Street in Easton, PA
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am-6:00 pm

About us
The Learning Center (TLC) at Third Street Alliance is not your typical learning center! Serving the greater Lehigh Valley for more than a century, Third Street Alliance for Women & Children is a multi-program human services agency that provides expanded supportive services in our shelter for women & children. The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance provides 21st-century S.T.E.A.M. programming for children from 6 weeks old up to age 13 in a creative and educational environment. Learn more about us here: https://thelearningcenterattsa.org/

What we offer you
We care about the well-being of our employees, and our benefits package illustrates in part, the level of commitment you’ll feel from us:

• We prioritize competitive pay for our employees!
• Our starting rates are $19.00 - $21.00/hr. range with graduated pay for credentials
• We offer annual cost of living increases and yearly bonus performance appraisals
• Training & professional development are available & encouraged
• Paid Time Off accrual that increases with length of employment
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parking assistance programs
• 75% discount on childcare enrollment fees and 50% discount on TSA programs!
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 403(b) plan for retirement

I’m interested, how do I get started?
Apply to: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=oGqFofwT&s=really

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myHR Partner is our hiring management partner for this position. myHR Partner is not a staffing service or recruiter, and all resumes/applications will be reviewed for this position and only for our organization. Qualified candidates will be contacted by myHR Partner for a phone interview. After the phone interview, qualified candidates will be invited to an interview with The Learning Center at Third Street Alliance team.

Thank you for considering us as a potential employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• If you do not have a CDA, have you completed a degree in Early Childhood Education?
• Our hourly pay rate ranges from $19 - $21 based on education/certification. Is this within the range you are open to in your next role?
• The schedule for this position is 9:30am-6:00pm. Monday-Friday. Will this schedule work for you?

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21