Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher: Downtown CDC

The Lead Teacher will instruct children in activities designed to positively promote social, physical, and intellectual growth while providing a safe and comfortable environment where children can have the opportunity to develop the necessary cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills that will aid in success in their educational future.

Benefits

• include:
• Year-Round Pay – Receive your regular wages during the summer months!
• Paid Time off, in addition to paid holidays.
• Company-paid dental, vision and life insurance for full-time employees
• Medical and supplemental benefits at affordable costs for full-time employees
• 25% discount on childcare for staff, and an additional 10% sibling discount

Responsibilities

• and Duties:
• Implement the CDC-selected curriculum, including Creative Curriculum, to support children’s learning and development.
• Foster a classroom environment with consistent, high-quality verbal interaction and engagement with children throughout the day.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure positive, consistent interactions and classroom practices.
• Prepare and submit weekly lesson plans to the Center Director with all required components.
• Observe and document children’s developmental progress and maintain accurate child assessments.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child’s development, progress, and classroom experiences.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
• PA teacher certification in early childhood education

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time throughout the day with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending
• Frequent to occasional lifting of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movement of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out job duties