Early Childhood Educator: Family-Centered Learning Leader

Community Progress Council; York (York County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with 3% match

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Progress Council in York County, PA, seeks an enthusiastic Teacher to inspire young learners within Head Start. The role emphasizes early childhood development, family engagement, and a collaborative classroom culture.

You will contribute to a nurturing environment, implement play-based learning, and coordinate with families and staff to support children's growth across language, social-emotional, and cognitive skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Ability to read English safety rules and manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication; reports and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Champion the vision and mission of Head Start of York County and CPC through dedicated service and advocacy for children and families.
• Apply best practices in child development, early learning, and positive behavior guidance to support every child's growth.
• Create a safe, welcoming, culturally responsive classroom that encourages respect, curiosity, and active engagement.
• Partner with families and colleagues to plan meaningful learning experiences that build language, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
• Maintain a consistent daily routine with interactive group activities, music, outdoor learning, and smooth transitions.
• Organize materials and adapt learning environments to meet diverse needs.
• Strengthen family engagement through conferences and home visits; set shared goals for children's success.
• Use assessment tools to track development and collaborate with families and staff to provide support.
• Maintain timely and compliant lesson plans, observations, and child records.
• Integrate health, nutrition, family services, and social-emotional learning into daily learning.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Collaboration

English literacy

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE / Child & Family Studies

Experience with preschool children

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Community Progress Council in York County, PA, seeks an enthusiastic Teacher to inspire young learners within Head Start. The role emphasizes early childhood development, family engagement, and a collaborative classroom culture.

You will contribute to a nurturing environment, implement play-based learning, and coordinate with families and staff to support children's growth across language, social-emotional, and cognitive skills.