Lead Teacher

Community Services for Children; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is looking for a passionate Lead Classroom Teacher to join their team. This rewarding role involves developing individualized educational programs and fostering positive behavior in preschool children aged 3 to 5. You'll collaborate with families to create a supportive learning environment while supervising an Assistant Teacher. With a commitment to making a difference in children's lives, this organization offers a supportive work culture and numerous benefits, including paid leave and a 401k retirement plan. If you are energetic and dedicated to early childhood education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on bonus $500

Paid leave for sick and personal days

Paid holidays

Low cost/rich benefit plans

Agency-sponsored 401k retirement plan

Part Year; Six to Eight weeks off over the summer

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Three years of preschool classroom experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programming in a project-based classroom.
• Supervise and evaluate Assistant Teacher while working flexible hours.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Management Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Flexibility

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Lead Classroom Teacher

Pay Rate: $22.52 to $27.64/hr
Hours per week: 40
Weeks per year: 45

Community Services for Children, Inc. (CSC) is seeking a new team member who is energetic and wants to make a difference in the lives of children for a rewarding career as a Lead Classroom Teacher. We are a large, well-established, high-performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected as a 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education.

Work Environment:
Sign on bonus $500

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized educational programming and child development principles adhering to all federal, state, and local regulations within an active project-based classroom setting.
• Implement positive behavior supports to encourage the development of self-regulation, social competence, and pro-social behaviors in preschool children ages 3 to 5 years old.
• Complete screenings as well as formative and summative assessments for each child.
• Partner with each child’s family to ensure a collaborative educational experience.
• Work flexible hours including evenings to meet family and program needs.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate Assistant Teacher.

Job Requirements:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education required.
• Three years of preschool classroom experience.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.

Benefits:

• Full Time.
• Paid leave for sick and personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• Low cost/rich benefit plans.
• Agency-sponsored 401k retirement plan.
• Part Year; Six to Eight weeks off over the summer (generally follows a school year calendar).

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