Early Childhood Teacher

Birch Agency; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, Vision Insurances

Short Term Disability

PTO

Weekly pay

Job summary

Birch Agency in Reading, PA is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join our education team. You will create a safe, nurturing learning environment that supports the social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development of young children.

The role involves planning developmentally appropriate activities, collaborating with assistants and families, documenting progress, and upholding licensing and safety standards to support each child’s growth.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Establish consistent routines, classroom expectations, and positive behavior supports.
• Monitor children’s progress and maintain accurate developmental records.
• Provide individualized guidance and support based on each child’s needs.
• Supervise children closely and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, administrators, specialists, and other education professionals.
• Maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and displays.
• Follow licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and school policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and family engagement activities.
• Support children with transitions, daily routines, meals, toileting, and other age-appropriate care needs.

Skills

Early childhood education

Lesson planning

Child development

Classroom management

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher

Location: Reading, PA 19612

Birch Agency is seeking a caring, creative, and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to join our education team in the Reading, PA. The Early Childhood Teacher will provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children. The Early Childhood Teacher plans and delivers developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children in an early childhood education setting. This role requires patience, strong communication skills, creativity, and a commitment to supporting each child s individual growth and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Support children s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Establish consistent routines, classroom expectations, and positive behavior supports.
• Monitor children s progress and maintain accurate developmental records.
• Provide individualized guidance and support based on each child s needs.
• Supervise children closely and maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress, behavior, and classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, administrators, specialists, and other education professionals.
• Maintain classroom materials, learning centers, and displays.
• Follow licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and school policies.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and family engagement activities.Support children with transitions, daily routines, meals, toileting, and other age-appropriate care needs.

Benefits

• 401 (k) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurances
• Short Term Disability
• PTO
• Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, or educational setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles and developmentally appropriate practices

Work Environment

This position is based in an early childhood education or childcare setting. The Early Childhood Teacher must be able to actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting, standing, bending, walking, and assisting with age-appropriate care routines.

About Birch Agency

Join Birch Agency If you are passionate about early childhood education and committed to helping young children learn, grow, and thrive, Birch Agency would like to hear from you.

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