Greater Philadelphia Health Action·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Lead Teacher is responsible for meeting the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of children in the classroom. They manage daily classroom operations, conduct assessments, and complete required agency reports.
As our community evolves, so does the need for compassionate care. If your position was recently impacted, Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc., invites you to continue your mission of service with us.
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
We are presently seeking a Lead Teacher at GPHA’s Keystone Star IV Woodland Academy Child Development Center.
30-4:00pm. Hours may vary depending on operational needs. GPHA Teachers care for the children to meet their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs in and out of the classroom. Teachers are also responsible, for the daily operations and management of the classroom, supervision, assessments, and completion of all required reports according to the established agency policies, procedures, and other written and oral instructions.
We require a teacher who has completed an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a BA in ECE (Early Childhood Education), child development or elementary education. Certification is preferred or seeking to become certified. Two years’ experience related to the care and development of children in a child care setting.
Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Vision, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, employee referral bonus, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
Local Candidates only.
Equal Opportunity Employer GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, classroom teacher openings often draw candidates with early-childhood or childcare experience, especially when child development knowledge and classroom routines are part of the role. These positions can be competitive because employers look for strong organization, communication, time management, and current First Aid/CPR certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm the original posting for any credential or schedule details before applying.
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