Childcare Lead Teacher

The Giving Tree; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Job summary

The Giving Tree in Queen Village Place is seeking Assistant Teachers for its licensed childcare center. Candidates must have 2,500 hours of documented experience with children and the ability to pass background checks.

This position offers competitive pay between $16-$17 based on education and experience, along with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k with match.

If you have a positive attitude and love working with children, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• 2,500 hours of documented experience with children.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Physical ability to work around small children.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family.
• Maintain safety and well-being of each child.
• Conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences.

Skills

Experience with children

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

The Giving Tree in Queen Village Place is a licensed childcare center seeking Assistant Teachers.

To be qualified for this position, we require 2,500 hours of documented experience with children and the ability to pass all background checks.

Required Shift

Monday - Friday

Compensation

$16-$17; based on education and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!

Our Hiring Process

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
4. Q&A
5. Classroom observation
6. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.
• If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

The Giving Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.