Teacher (Daycare)

About the role

Responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for assigned age group. Manages well-run, organized, responsive learning environment and synchronizes the roles of teaching staff to ensure delivery of quality programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintains teacher:child ratio to ensure proper supervision of children.
• Observes, records, and assesses the progress of each child and designs activities to further develop the identified skills and abilities.
• Works with specialists to create goals and oversees the implementation of intervention plans (ISFP and IEP).
• Completes professional writing (progress reports, newsletters, and portfolios); daily standards-based lesson planning; ongoing assessment (including ASQ, OUNCE, WSS); Daily Sheets, Behavior/Illness/Injury Reports.
• Oversees/evaluates practicum students.
• Serves as positive role-model and upholds program-wide values and other center initiatives through professional conduct.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities to enhance overall team performance and fulfill program goals.

Requirements

• Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire.
• Mandated Reporter Training to be maintained every 5 years.
• Fire Safety Training required within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Preferred or Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Skills

• Knowledge of DHS regulations and PA Early Learning Standards
• Knowledge of Ages & Stages Questionnaires, Ounce Scale, and Work Sampling
• Knowledge of Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) standards and NAEYC Standards

Benefits

Required within 90 days of hire: Completion of Get Started with Center-based Care: Building Blocks for Quality, Pediatric First Aid CPR and Mandated Reporter Training.

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