Childcare Teacher

Coulter Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an enthusiastic early childhood educator to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that blend structured learning with engaging, active play for young children.

You will support children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth, observe and document development, keep a clean, safe classroom following health guidelines, communicate regularly with families, and collaborate with colleagues while participating in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons in a play-based setting.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Communicate regularly with families to share updates and collaborate on children’s needs.
• Work with colleagues and participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that combine structured learning with active play
• Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment and follow health and safety guidelines
• Communicate regularly with families to share updates and collaborate on children’s needs
• Work with colleagues and participate in ongoing training and professional development

Skills

Caregiving mindset

Developmentally appropriate practices

Observation & documentation

Communication & teamwork

Child safety & hygiene

Job description

needed to create a safe, engaging learning environment for young children.

Key Duties

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons that combine structured learning with active play


• Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development


• Observe, assess, and document children’s progress


• Maintain a clean, safe classroom environment and follow health and safety guidelines


• Communicate regularly with families to share updates and collaborate on children’s needs


• Work with colleagues and participate in ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong caregiving mindset and ability to create a positive, nurturing classroom


• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate early childhood practices


• Ability to observe, track, and document learning and behavior


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills


• Commitment to child safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards