EHS LEAD TEACHER

Tri-County Community Action Agency; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,603 - 29,907; Full time

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency in Philadelphia seeks a Full-Time position responsible for supervising and coordinating assigned classroom activities. The role ensures compliance with Head Start performance standards and state licensing regulations while providing a safe environment for child development.

The ideal candidate must possess an Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent and have a valid driver's license to fulfill daily responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have an Infant-Toddler CDA or equivalent and enroll in Infant-Toddler CDA program.
• Must meet NJ and PA licensing standards.
• Must have a car available daily.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned classroom, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers.
• Observe and document each child's growth and development.

Skills

Child supervision

Curriculum implementation

Child development assessment

Parent engagement

Education

Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA)

AA or BA degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brightside Meadow St S71 - Philadelphia, PA 19124

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.86 - $21.71 per hour

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Function

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned classroom; ensuring that it meets with Head Start performance Standards and state (NJ/PA) licensing regulations.

Essential Functions

• Fulfills the following functions. In addition, provides the lead teacher role in the classroom, working as a team with the EHS Teacher to implement the curriculum, support child safety, and strive toward achieving program and school readiness goals.
• Plan and implement activities in an individual and developmentally appropriate manner for infants and toddlers children in keeping with the philosophy and Performance Standards of Head Start and the licensing requirements of New Jersey/Pennsylvania. Submit to the Child/Family Site Director and the Education Manager/Coordinator a curriculum-based lesson plan for the classroom each week.
• Provide infant‑toddler specific caregiving routines in a primary caregiving setting that focus on all aspects of the child’s development.
• Observe, assess, screen, and document each child's growth and development in your class. Plan activities to meet the needs of individual children. Maintain accurate records in an individual folder and database for each child.
• Ensure that the process of providing service to children with special needs in the center is implemented.
• Ensure the safety of all children by participating in monitoring of center, implementing child safety procedures, reporting accidents, reporting child abuse or neglect, and reporting any child health/safety concern to supervisor.
• Prepare and maintain appropriate records and reports. This may include maintaining classroom sign‑in/out sheet and prepare a monthly report as requested by the Parent Center Committee.
• Plan activities involving parents in the classroom and include activities which can be implemented in the home. Involve the Parent Committee or individual parents in educational planning sessions at least once a month.
• Visit the home of each child at least two times within the program year. Prepare and conduct two parent/teacher conferences within the program year.
• Attend training sessions and workshops provided by the program.
• Assist in carrying out administrative duties as delegated by Head Teacher, Child/Family Site Director or Education Manager/Coordinator. This may include individual conferences on each staff member that interacts with the classroom or providing on‑site training to center staff members as requested by Supervisors/Coordinators.
• Any other Head Start task as delegated by management.

Qualifications

• Must have an Infant‑Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR have equivalent and enroll in Infant‑Toddler CDA program. AA and BA a plus.
• Must meet or exceed the qualification requirements set forth in NJ and PA licensing standards.
• Must have a car available on a daily basis.