Preschool Teacher (Bilingual Preferred) Philadelphia PA

We are seeking an inspired and dedicated Preschool Teacher.  You will be responsible for providing a range of instructional, assessment and positive behavioral support strategies to ensure educational excellence in a Head Start classroom for 3-5 year-old children. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with family members, an Assistant Teacher and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, in accordance with Head Start and childcare licensing requirements.
• Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.
• Document children’s progress through ongoing observation and direct assessment activities; use that data to plan and individualize curriculum.
• Collaborate with Family Services staff to support families as they implement sound family life practices, extend learning into the home, and meet attendance expectations.

You’ll achieve positive outcomes by utilizing:

• CLASS™ teacher-child interactions
• Research supported Curriculum
• Child assessment tools
• Teacher Success Rubric and Coaching
• State of the art technology and learning methods

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education OR a Bachelor’s Degree in related field with at least six college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children 
• A passion for impacting the lives of children through educational excellence
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Background in Special Education/Inclusion preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed
• Ability to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid
• Pass physical examination, background check, and fingerprinting screen, and maintain required Physical/TB screen requirements
• Intermediate computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation

Compensation:

• This role is full-time with benefits/401k. Compensation for this role is $38,501.76*

*This role is eligible for our FEARLESS Bonus of $162 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and healthy work place.

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