Countryside Daycare & Preschool is seeking qualified and dedicated staff who enjoy working with children for our family-owned and operated Keystone STAR 4 center in Cresco!
Basic Requirements:
High School Diploma (Associate degree or CDA preferred, and will have a higher starting salary)
2 years + experience working with children
Health assessment with a TB test
Criminal Background Check
Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Fingerprint Clearance
NSOR Clearance
2 Letters of reference
Pediatric CPR/First Certification (Preferred to start but will train)
Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred to start but will train)
Health and Safety Basics Training (Preferred to start but will train)
Fire Safety Training (Preferred to start but will train)
If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive with an organization that is devoted to helping kiddos learn and grow– let's connect!
What you’ll do As an early childhood teacher, you will help to create a safe space where children can explore and learn with hands-on activities. Day to day you’ll:
Assist with implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum (we use Funnydaffer)
Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning and growth
Maintain a safe and clean classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines
Attend training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education
What you need to thrive in this role A love for working with children, flexibility to assist where needed, and a willingness to learn.
Additional needs include:
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of childcare experience
Skills required: A positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children are a must! Additionally, excellent communication skills with both children and adults, a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, organizational skills, cleanliness, and attention to detail
Physical requirements: Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, move, and exercise with the children, stand for long periods, and pass a health screening
Location: Our classroom is located at 133 Golf Drive, Cresco
Schedule: We are open Monday-Friday (except major holidays) from 6:30am-6:00pm. Currently, we have hours available from 8:30am-5:30pm (with a 1hr lunch).
Additional Expectations
Follow daily feeding/eating schedules (posted in classroom)
Assist in potty training
Follow daily schedule (posted in classroom)
Inform Center Director of any problems that arise with discipline, staff, illness, supplies, or room maintenance
Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other mandatory staff functions
Straighten classroom and clean toys and appliances before leaving each day
Follow guidelines for DPW and Keystone Stars
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Childcare: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Cresco, PA 18326 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Cresco, PA 18326: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cresco, PA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Background Investigationunmatched
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Communication Skillsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Disciplinary Actionunmatched
Early Childhood Educationunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)unmatched
Fire Safetyunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
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Organizational Skillsunmatched
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Physical Demandsunmatched
Safety Trainingunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Tuition Feesunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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