Early Childhood Preschool Teacher

About the role

Community Progress Council is growing and is excited to welcome dedicated Early Childhood Preschool Teachers to our team. This position offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact by inspiring the next generation and transforming communities through a comprehensive approach that includes Family Coaches, Positive Behavior Intervention Specialists, Instructional Support, and Health & Nutrition Education experts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment: Demonstrate a strong alignment with the vision and mission of Head Start of York County and Community Progress Council, Inc.
• Expertise: Apply a solid understanding of early childhood education principles, child development, and effective behavior management strategies.
• Environment: Foster a clean, safe, and positive classroom atmosphere that promotes respect, active learning, and cultural responsiveness.
• Collaboration: Partner with parents and teaching staff to design developmentally appropriate activities that encourage problem-solving, language growth, and social-emotional development.
• Consistency: Maintain a structured daily schedule featuring engaging group experiences, music, outdoor play, and smooth transitions.
• Preparation: Organize classroom materials to support lesson plans and adapt learning centers to meet individual and group needs.
• Family Engagement: Conduct parent conferences and home visits to share progress, develop individualized education plans, and lead parent education activities that encourage active participation.
• Assessment: Utilize approved tools to assess children’s development and collaborate with families and staff to address special needs.
• Documentation: Accurately maintain lesson plans, observations, and educational records in compliance with program requirements.
• Incorporation: Incorporate health, nutrition, social services, and family involvement into classroom activities for a holistic approach to learning.
• Health & Safety: Perform regular health checks and promptly report any signs of abuse or neglect.
• Leadership: Mentor and support assistant teachers in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences while modeling professionalism, flexibility, and accountability.

Key Competencies

• Communication: Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Relationships: Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Inclusion: 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.
• Influence: 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.
• Communication: Strong verbal skills to effectively present information to groups and write clear reports and correspondence.
• Technology: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment preferred.
• Confidentiality: Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding children and family information.
• Engagement: 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.
• Flexibility: Ability to adjust work schedule for program functions and parent needs.
• Transportation: 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement for staff

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Progress Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.