Do you have a passion for Growing Hearts and Minds of children and families?
Do you want to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn?
Do you want to be a leader, coach and mentor in early childhood?
If you said Yes, then we want to talk to you about being a part of our growing organization as we continue to make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout Franklin County.
A *Lead Teacher *maintains a high-quality early childhood classroom environment with attention to health and safety prevention measures; curriculum and assessment strategies focused on school readiness; and strength-based family engagement that promotes parents as the child’s first teacher.
Work collaboratively with other classroom staff to develop and implement daily plans for children’s school readiness that involves culturally responsive, integrated service delivery of child development, disabilities, and mental health that supports learning environments to: a) enhance children’s cognitive, social, and emotional development and b) promote children’s growth in language, literacy, mathematics, science, social and emotional development, creative arts, physical development, and approaches to learning.
*Essential Job Responsibilities: Performance Indicators*
* The learning environment and school readiness
* Family engagement
* Community networking
* Staff supervision and development
* Communicaiton and professional development
*Minimum qualifications for this position are:*
* A Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
* 1 year experience working with preschool age children.
* PA Teaching Certification
This is a full time exempt, 10-month position with competitive salary.
*WHY JOIN FIRST START PARTNERSHIPS?*
* Uplifting mission-driven work culture
* Growth and professional development opportunities
* Great benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance and short term disability, retirement benefits, Personal Time Off (PTO) and up to 19 paid holidays per year
* Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families within your own community!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.
73 - $28.
38 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Pennsylvania Teaching Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person