Lead Teacher

Greater Philadelphia Health Action; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia Health Action is seeking a Lead Teacher for its Keystone Star IV Woodland Academy Child Development Center. Candidates must have a BA in Early Childhood Education or related fields, along with two years of relevant experience. The role includes caring for children and managing classroom operations. GPHA offers competitive compensation and flexible work schedules.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k with company match

Educational and Tuition Reimbursements

Paid Vacation and Sick Days

Loan Forgiveness

Flexible, Hybrid, or Remote Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a child care setting.
• Preferred certification in Early Childhood Education.
• Completion of an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Care for children's physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs.
• Manage daily classroom operations and supervision.
• Complete required reports per agency policies.

Skills

Child Development

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.

GPHA offers GREAT PAY, Performance BONUSES, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD Insurance. We also offer 401k with a very lucrative company match, Employee Assistance and Self-Care, and Professional Activity, Educational, and Tuition Reimbursements, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal Days, Paid Educational Days, Holiday Pay, Loan Forgiveness, and Free Malpractice Insurance...and many positions have Flexible, Hybrid or REMOTE WORK Schedules.

Job Position

We are presently seeking a Lead Teacher at GPHA’s Keystone Star IV Woodland Academy Child Development Center.

Our hours of work are 7 : 30-4 : 00pm. Hours may vary depending on operational needs. GPHA Teachers care for the children to meet their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs in and out of the classroom. Teachers are also responsible, for the daily operations and management of the classroom, supervision, assessments, and completion of all required reports according to the established agency policies, procedures, and other written and oral instructions.

Requirements

We require a teacher who has completed an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university with a BA in ECE (Early Childhood Education), child development or elementary education. Certification is preferred or seeking to become certified. Two years’ experience related to the care and development of children in a child care setting.

Local Candidates only.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law