Preschool Associate Teacher

The Associate Teacher is an individual passionate about education, and excited about working with children to further their educational and emotional growth. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and the Assistant Teacher, the Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the implementation of the early childhood classroom curriculum and assessment process, involving families in classroom experiences, and cultivating a classroom environment that represents each child's family culture. This individual is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily education program for children. The Associate Teacher reports to the Assistant Director to provide information should a risk of issue arise. The salary range for this position is $42,625 to $49,760 based on expertise.

Responsibilities :

Implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines / schedules

Participating in classroom coaching cycles

Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children

Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children

Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development

Assuming Lead Teacher's responsibilities in the Lead Teacher's temporary absence

Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance

Caring for safety and hygiene of children on a frequent basis

Scheduling family / staff conferences and, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher, conducting meetings

Maintaining daily communication with families using multiple channels of communication

Completing all required program documentation and submitting it in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher

Completing daily attendance and meal participation reports

Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements

Acting as a role model for child development

Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families

Qualifications :

Current Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition OR at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education; level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred

1-3 years experience working with children from birth - 5 years / Early Childhood Education

Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred

Familiar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies preferred

Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred

Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and / or willingness to learn

Excels at engaging with parents / caregivers, including initiating discussions when necessary

Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization

Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback

Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams

Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions

Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for students

U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances