Assistant Preschool Teacher (Funded)

CORA Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

CORA Services is seeking an Assistant Preschool Teacher for their Early Years Program in Philadelphia to empower children through compassionate service. The full-time role necessitates a CDA credential or AA/BA in Early Childhood Education, with duties including lesson planning and fostering children's development. A supportive workplace with benefits like health coverage and retirement plan awaits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverages

403b retirement plan with company contribution

Paid time off and agency holidays

Family Planning Benefits

Qualifications

• CDA credential required; AA or BA in early childhood education preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience working with early childhood population.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Teacher with lesson plans and educational activities.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Establish positive relationships with parents and communicate child's development.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Engagement

Organizational skills

Education

CDA Credential

Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Job Details

Description

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not for profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

CORA’s Community Services Division is currently recruiting for an Assistant Preschool Teacher to join our Early Years Program at our Huntington Mills location

This is a full-time, on-site position

Associate’s Degree In ECE Or CDA Required

Minimum starting salary - $16.00 - $17.00/hour

(compensation Commensurate With Experience And Credentials)

All CORA team members are expected to uphold the mission, vision and values of CORA Services which includes valuing all individuals and supporting each individual’s potential for growth

In addition, as an Assistant Preschool Teacher your duties will include:

• Assisting the Lead Teacher in implementing educational lesson plans based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards, in conjunction with the OCDEL-approved curriculum.
• Participating in individual and group activities to actively engage children and encourage cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Adhering to schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Ensuring a safe and healthy learning environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards, and safety and security of children
• Helping to monitor growth and development of children based on established learning objectives using age-appropriate assessment tools
• Establishing positive relationships with parents and maintaining frequent communication about student's growth and progress through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
• Participating collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the Early Years program
• Helping with center-wide events, food program, preparation for assessments and audits, and other projects or tasks as assigned
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• CDA credential required; undergraduate degree (AA or BA) in early childhood education preferred
• 2+ years’ verifiable experience working with an early childhood population
• Familiarity with Keystone STARS standards and/or DHS regulations preferred
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification required – CORA will pay for certification if hired without
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain positive, productive working relationships within CORA as well as with children and their families
• Demonstrated passion for engaging and teaching and supporting children
• Good computer skills and working knowledge of Office 365 applications
  
  

CORA Offers

• Medical, dental and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire)
• Company paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays
• Employee Assistant Program
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy)
• An outstanding, inclusive work environment
  
  

CORA Services Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.