Position: Lead Teacher
Primary Role: To further the mission of Garrett Williamson by assisting in establishing and maintaining a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom and fostering a supportive and positive learning environment for children.
Immediate Supervisor: Child Care Director
Essential Job Functions:
- Works closely with co-workers to build a cohesive team
- Helps students to communicate effectively
- Develops individualized lesson plans based on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards based on students interests and developmental needs
- Documents observations regarding children’s development and completes associated assessments and checklists throughout the year
- Maintains on-going, clear and positive written and verbal communication with staff, students, parents, guardians and all other contacts associated with Garrett’s Way
- Ensures students are properly supervised and engaged at all times, including transition periods while maintaining state regulated ratios
- Plays and interacts with children throughout the day
- Administers basic first aid
- Changes diapers and assists children with toileting needs
- Creates a nurturing and safe environment for all children including meeting their social, emotional and physical needs
- Displays professionalism and maintains confidentiality when interacting with staff and families
- Maintains classroom cleanliness according to health and safety regulations
- Follows all health and safety recommendations from the CDC and DHS
Required Skills, Experience and Professional Development:
- All education and experience requirements as outlined by the Department of Human Services and Keystone Stars
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to respond well to unusual or crisis situations
Other Job Duties:
- Attends monthly staff meetings and three yearly staff in-services
- All other duties as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Newtown Square, PA 19073 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Newtown Square, PA 19073: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person