Community Progress Council Inc·York, Pennsylvania
The teacher is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and play-based learning environment for preschool children. They must collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to support the whole-child approach and maintain compliant documentation.
Description Are you a passionate educator ready to inspire the next generation? Do you thrive in energetic classroom environments and want to make a meaningful difference for children and their families? Community Progress Council is growing, and we’re excited to welcome dedicated Teachers to join our team.
If you bring a strong work ethic, value collaboration, and are motivated by a mission that strengthens families and transforms communities, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
At CPC, we go beyond the classroom. Our integrated approach includes Family Coaches, Positive Behavior Intervention Specialists, Instructional Support, and Health & Nutrition Education experts—all working together to create a nurturing, inclusive, and impactful learning experience for children and families. Through clear boundaries, effective behavior strategies, and play-based learning, we ensure every child can thrive.
Mission-Driven: Champion the vision and mission of Head Start of York County and Community Progress Council, Inc. through dedicated service and advocacy for children and families. Early Childhood Expertise: Apply best practices in child development, early learning, and positive behavior guidance to support every child's growth. Positive Learning Environment: Create a safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive classroom that encourages respect, curiosity, and active engagement. Collaborative Teaching: Partner with families and colleagues to plan meaningful learning experiences that build language, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. Structured & Engaging Instruction: Maintain a consistent daily routine that includes interactive group activities, music, outdoor learning, and smooth transitions. Intentional Preparation: Organize materials and adapt learning environments to meet the diverse needs of individual children and groups. Family Partnership: Strengthen family engagement through conferences, home visits, education activities, and shared goal-setting for children's success. Assessment & Support: Use assessment tools to track development, identify needs, and collaborate with families and staff to provide appropriate support. Accurate Documentation: Maintain timely and compliant lesson plans, observations, and child records. Whole-Child Approach: Integrate health, nutrition, family services, and social-emotional learning into daily classroom experiences. Health & Safety Focus: Conduct routine health checks and promptly report concerns to ensure child well-being and protection. Leadership & Mentorship: Support and guide assistant teachers while modeling professionalism, flexibility, accountability, and excellence in early childhood education.
Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
Builds rapport and relates well to others.
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
Community
Focus: Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill the needs of CPC participants.
Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
Quality
Results: Strives to meet or exceed goals; delivers a high- value experience for children and families.
Education and Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Child and Family Studies, or Elementary Education, plus at least one year of experience working with preschool children. An associate degree in these fields may be considered. Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Bilingual skills in Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic are desirable.
Strong verbal skills to effectively present information to groups and write clear reports and correspondence.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment preferred.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and family information.
Willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and work groups to advance Head Start goals.
Professional
Growth: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with early childhood education strategies.
Ability to adjust work schedule for program functions and parent needs.
Reliable transportation to multiple sites throughout York County; regular and timely attendance is essential. May be required to start the workday at different locations without additional travel compensation.
Customer
Service: Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to provide exceptional service to families and colleagues. Why Join Us? At Community Progress Council, Inc., we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families in our community. Our benefits include, but are not limited to medical, paid dental, and paid vision coverage the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment, 401(k) retirement plan with 3% match, generous paid time off, 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and tuition reimbursement for staff.
Market context
Pennsylvania schools commonly look for teachers who can support diverse learners, manage classroom behavior, and deliver services consistently, so Special Education experience is a strong signal in this market. These roles can be competitive because a related bachelor’s degree and PA Teaching Certification are preferred, and benefits often include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and special education experience before applying.
Floating Teacher
Assistant Teacher
Teacher Aide - Early Childhood Education