Preschool Teacher

Job Summary

Join one of Pennsylvania's fastest growing companies! WebstaurantStore is looking for teacher candidates to join our growing company as a professional within our Early Childhood Learning Center. This role focuses on the education of, and providing exceptional service to, the children of the employees of WebstaurantStore and Clark Associates and is a key part of growing our business. This position will initially be employed through the WebstaurantStore Learning Center. As part of the planned partnership of the Learning Center to UGRO, employment is expected to transition to UGRO upon the successful completion of the transaction. The role, work location, and commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education will remain the same throughout this transition.

If you are hungry for a challenge and possess the ambition to succeed in an environment that values an entrepreneurial spirit, team collaboration, and a passion for excellence, we welcome the opportunity to discuss this position with you! Submit your resume and apply online.

WebstaurantStore is an equal opportunity employer.

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement lesson plans aligned with the PA Early Learning Standards
• Create a learning environment tailored to the needs of the students in the classroom
• Complete assessments and use assessment information to plan for the needs of each child
• Uphold high standards of learning and health and safety regulations (Including DHS and NAEYC).

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Experience

• At least 2 years' experience working with children in an early learning environment, extensive knowledge of DHS regulations as well as NAEYC best practices and hold a current Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification.

Education

• We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else. An associate''s degree or higher is needed if you do not have at least 2 years'' experience working with children in an early learning environment.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Strong work ethic
• Living out Webstrauntstore's 3 Pillars of Success
• Exemplifies and implements the principles of DiSC and CLASS
• Exemplifies high Emotional Intelligence
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Effective communication with children, parents, and team members, including respectful engagement in crucial conversations
• Adaptability to change
• Patience, flexibility, and a passion for working with young children