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Lead Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy- $17-18.50/hour

Via of the Lehigh Valley

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#Incident Reporting#Lesson Plans#Developmental Disabilities#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Cognitive Development#Language Development#Social Development
#Physical Development
#Infant Development
#Toddler Development
#Preschool Development
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$17 - $19 / HOURPosted 11 days ago

Location

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Salary

$17 - $19 / HOUR

Quick overview

Prepare and implement lesson plans while nurturing children from six weeks to six years old. Partner with families to identify priorities and document child progress through reports and newsletters.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and two years of center-based childcare experience, or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs and possess strong communication and computer skills.

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Job description

Description If you are an early childhood education professional who is interested in providing quality care and education in a fun, innovative, forward-thinking, and supportive environment, look no further! Join the Lehigh Children’s Academy family today!

Lehigh Children’s Academy is a Pennsylvania Keystone Stars childcare center and 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Top Workplace winner located in Lower Macungie Township. We are hiring Lead Teachers and are looking for applicants who are passionate about teaching and want to have a positive impact on each child’s educational experience.

Lehigh Children’s Academy will provide you with hands-on experience, paid training, and professional development opportunities to advance your early childhood education career!

You will ENJOY the following when working at VIA

  • Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee. 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment. 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday and a Floating Cultural Holiday! Via is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other’s differences adds quality to our services. Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them. 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy! Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
  • Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification. Employee referral-bonus program. Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire. The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc. Employee recognition programs. Membership to TicketsatWork that provides discounts and special offers to sporting events, hotels, attractions, theme parks, shows, movie tickets and more! Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards.
  • As a
  • Lead
  • Teacher you will: Prepare and implement lesson plans for use with children/families. Partner with families to identify priorities for their child and the family. Train and support family/caregivers to attain outcomes established in intervention plans. Document daily activities of children, report on progress quarterly and create the classroom newsletter. Classroom management and room arrangement. Nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old. Provide redirection and positive guidance to children. Implement long and short-term goals for children in the classroom. Provide experiences that promote cognitive, social, physical and language development. Develop meaningful relationships with children, coworkers, families, and anyone involved in the child’s care.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Education Assistance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Birthday Holiday
  • Complimentary Lunch
  • Floating Cultural Holiday
  • TicketsatWork Discounts
  • Education Incentive

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Via of the Lehigh Valley

Via’s mission is to help people reach their full potential through a rewarding career, meaningful relationships, and an enriching community life. Via creates pathways to success through vocation, inclusion and advocacy. Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit agency that...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size51-200 employees
HQBethlehem, PA
Founded1952

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  • Position
  • Requirements: Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience with children. Experience with children must be in a childcare, center-based setting working directly in group care. This experience must be documented through signed letters from prior placements including the number of hours worked per week, the length of employment and the classroom setting. An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or related is preferred. If candidate has an Associates or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related, the two (2) years of experience with children is not required. Knowledge of typical infant/toddler/preschool/school-aged development and developmental disabilities. Must have the ability to keep all appropriate documentation such as observations, attendance, and incident reporting. Effective communication skills and strong organization skills. Computer proficiency is required. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Standing, sitting, lifting, and walking is required daily. We invest in our team through training, career development and educational assistance. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages the success of the individuals we serve and our employees.
  • This success comes from living our values: People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas and Advocacy. Join our team and grow a fulfilling career with us!
  • Change lives. Work for via.

    Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

    Market context

    Pennsylvania lead teacher demand is steady

    In Pennsylvania, lead teacher roles in center-based childcare are typically in steady demand because programs need staff who can manage classrooms, support routines, and communicate well with families. This role is competitive for candidates who already have center-based experience or an early childhood degree, plus the physical ability to lift 50 lbs and basic computer skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and focus your application on childcare experience and communication strengths.

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