Benefits:- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Provides instruction and supervision in a safe and healthy learning environment for PREK Counts children. Provides and coordinates education services; works in partnership with parents to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of PREK Counts children. Encourages parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Schedules educational parent teacher conferences. Develops and implements classroom curriculum to provide learning opportunities for individual child goals, provides on-going assessment on progress and facilitates transition to kindergarten. Works toward compliance in all facets of Pennsylvania Pre-Kindergarten program performance standards and regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED:
· Baccalaureate degree or Associate's degree from an accredited college with an early childhood education major and educational certification OR willingness to pursue the required baccalaureate degree and certification.
· 2 Years classroom experience.
· Experience working with low-income families desired.
· Prior to hiring, able to meet State ECE hiring requirements, including clear background checks, Bi-Annual physical examination, and negative TB test
· College transcripts must be provided at the time of application or prior to job offer to ensure compliance with PREK Counts Regulations.
PREFERRED: Level 1 or Level 2 Educational Certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must have the demonstrated ability to direct the activities of others; provide training and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.