Pre-K Counts Teacher

About the role

The Pre-K Counts Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities. They make social service referrals and share responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The teacher works in tandem with other team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence
• Supervises and coordinates all aspects of assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines, including the Head Start Program Performance Standards
• Plans for and delivers high-quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs
• Actively supervises children at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development
• Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)
• Commits to ongoing professional learning
• Implements high-quality formative and summative assessment techniques
• Creates a community of learners resulting in a positive classroom culture
• Engages families in their child’s instructional program
• Seeks outside resources to support students and their families
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Administrator of the department to adapt to the changing needs of the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood
• PA Early Childhood Certification
• Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development
• Knowledge of PA Learning Standards of Early Childhood
• Knowledge of various service resources in the community
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements
• Knowledge of local resources, languages, and customs
• Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States

Work Environment

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit and use hands
• Frequently required to walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear
• May be required to stand for long periods, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Regular attendance and dependable onsite presence are required

Schedule

This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Pay

Salary starting at $45,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Excellent employee benefit plan options
• PSERS pension plan
• Flexible, school calendar work schedule

Travel

Travel or transport may be expected for this position.

Location

Walter Miller Elementary School, Levittown, PA.