Lead Teacher, Funded Preschool (HM)
Cora
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate and implement educational lesson plans based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards, in conjunction with the assigned OCDEL-approved curriculum.
- Plan individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Guide Assistant Teacher(s) and classroom support staff to ensure they are following planned activities and standards. Encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Monitor growth and development of children based on established learning objectives using the provided, age-appropriate assessment tools.
- In consultation with Center Director, make appropriate referrals for children needing additional services.
- Participate and support IEP and related services for all children, including participating in team meetings as needed.
- Establish positive relationships with parents and maintain frequent communication about student’s growth and progress through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences, utilizing approved methods and systems.
- Maintain individual student records indicating strengths and weaknesses in developmental areas.
- Lead and participate in Early Years special events, activities, and initiatives.
- Foster positive and collaborative relationships with all community partners and stakeholders.
- Maintain individual professional development record, including all required trainings and educational requirements to remain in compliance with funded program standards.
- Responsible for meeting deadlines and submitting all required documentation and deliverables for program compliance.
- Stay current on Early Childhood Education methodology and best practices in the field.
- Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the Early Years program.
- All other duties, as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
- Minimum of two years of documented experience working in a classroom setting with an early childhood population.
- Experience working with Pre-K Counts/PHL Pre-K a plus
- Passion and skill for working with children.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children, colleagues, and families.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Solid organizational, leadership and problem solving skills.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Familiarity with Keystone STARS standards, DHS regulations, and other government funding sources.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Medical benefits with two options of coverage (coverage begins on the 1st of the month following date of hire), with generous company contribution
- Company-paid Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-term Disability coverage
- Voluntary programs including Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Pension Plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
- Generous paid time off package
- Warm, welcoming, and supportive environment!