Lead Teacher - Proven Strides Learning Center

Proven Strides; Millcreek Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Job summary

Proven Strides Learning Center is opening soon at the Eden Center in Erie, and we’re looking for experienced early childhood professionals to become some of our first Lead Teachers. You’ll have the opportunity to help establish your classroom’s routines, learning environment, expectations, and culture from the beginning.

We’re building Proven Strides around working families, including families who need childcare during evenings and weekends, and we’re building a team that shares our commitment

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet a Pennsylvania Group Supervisor qualification pathway under §3270.35.
• Qualifying pathways may include: a bachelor’s degree in an applicable ECE, education, or human-services field; or a bachelor’s degree plus qualifying related credits and experience; or an associate degree in an applicable field plus qualifying experience.
• Applicants must also maintain required pediatric CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training and demonstrate strong attendance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teachers are responsible for leading an assigned classroom and creating a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• You’ll also coordinate classroom staff, communicate with families, and help mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Plan and implement daily curriculum and classroom routines.
• Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Coordinate Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Maintain active supervision, appropriate ratios, child counts, and safe transitions.
• Complete observations, developmental documentation, lesson planning, and classroom records.
• Maintain learning areas, materials, sanitation routines, meal/rest procedures, and health and safety practices.
• Build positive relationships with families and communicate about children’s routines, progress, and needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, assessments, and continuous quality-improvement activities.
• Help create a positive, welcoming classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Family communication

Reliability

Curriculum planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Bachelor’s degree + related credits/experience

Associate degree + qualifying experience

Job description

Address Erie, PA, 16506, US

Compensation $18.00 - $21.50/hour

Schedule Full time

Job Type Permanent

Industry Education and training

Highlights

• Meet a Pennsylvania Group Supervisor qualification pathway under §3270.35
• Maintain required pediatric CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training
• Demonstrate strong attendance and reliability

Description

Pay: $18.00–$21.50 per hour + $1.50/hour weekend differential Location: Proven Strides Learning Center at the Eden Center | 2910 Sterrettania Rd, Erie, PA 16506

Ready to Lead a Classroom That’s Truly Yours?

Proven Strides Learning Center is opening soon at the Eden Center in Erie, and we’re looking for experienced early childhood professionals to become some of our first Lead Teachers.

You’ll have the opportunity to help establish your classroom’s routines, learning environment, expectations, and culture from the beginning.

We’re building Proven Strides around working families, including families who need childcare during evenings and weekends, and we’re building a team that shares our commitment to dependable, high-quality care.

If you love helping children learn and you’re ready to lead, this could be your next step.

Growing Together, Every Step of the Way!

The Role

Lead Teachers are responsible for leading an assigned classroom and creating a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment.

You’ll also coordinate classroom staff, communicate with families, and help mentor Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and implement daily curriculum and classroom routines.
• Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Coordinate Assistant Teachers and Teacher Aides.
• Maintain active supervision, appropriate ratios, child counts, and safe transitions.
• Complete observations, developmental documentation, lesson planning, and classroom records.
• Maintain learning areas, materials, sanitation routines, meal/rest procedures, and health and safety practices.
• Build positive relationships with families and communicate about children’s routines, progress, and needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, assessments, and continuous quality-improvement activities.
• Help create a positive, welcoming classroom where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet a Pennsylvania Group Supervisor qualification pathway under §3270.35.

Qualifying pathways may include:

• A bachelor’s degree in an applicable ECE, education, or human-services field; or
• A bachelor’s degree plus qualifying related credits and experience; or
• An associate degree in an applicable field plus qualifying experience.

Applicants must also maintain required pediatric CPR/first aid and mandated-reporter training and demonstrate strong attendance and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Experience working with infants through school-age children, depending upon classroom assignment.
• Curriculum and lesson-planning experience.
• Experience with Learning Beyond Paper or another approved curriculum.
• Experience with developmental assessment and family engagement.
• Familiarity with Keystone STARS.
• Experience mentoring other classroom staff.

Compensation

$18.00–$21.50 per hour, based on verified education, credentials, experience, and qualifications.

Weekend shifts receive an additional $1.50 per hour.

Build a Career With Us

Our career path doesn’t have to stop at Lead Teacher.

Employees may be considered for advancement as they gain experience, complete additional education or credentials, demonstrate strong performance, and become ready for additional responsibility.

Proven Strides Learning CenterGrowing Together, Every Step of the Way!