Pre-K Counts Teacher

BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Berks County Intermediate Unit in Reading, PA is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Counts Teacher. The teacher plans for and implements the Pre-K Counts curriculum and ensures grant requirements are met in a classroom that responds to all children.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe classroom, planning curricula and assessments aligned to standards, organizing the space, establishing rules with positive behavior supports, and completing required paperwork within timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and PA Early Childhood Certification required.
• Ability to supervise children and staff and to make decisions in the best interest of children and program.
• Ability to relate well to parents and the community.
• Ability to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of all children.
• Ability to report to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to perform physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, and work outside in all seasons.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member in an inclusionary classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and secure classroom environment that meets the needs of all children.
• Plan and implement early childhood curriculum, IEPs, and assessments aligned with Pennsylvania standards.
• Organize the center environment to maximize learning and safety using appropriate standards as a guide.
• Establish rules appropriate to developmental level using positive behavior support strategies.
• Complete and maintain paperwork including enrollment, attendance, and records within timelines.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Child supervision

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Pennsylvania Early Childhood Certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Berks County Intermediate Unit

• Position Type: Certified Pre-K Counts/ PreK Counts Teacher
• Date Posted: 11/9/2026
• Location: BCIU Learning Center at Centre Avenue

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

The teacher plans for and implements the Pre-K Counts curriculum and carries out the Pre-K Counts grant requirements in an environment which responds to the needs of all the children in the classroom

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details)

• Provide a safe and secure classroom environment that meets the needs of all children enrolled in the center.
• Plan and implement early childhood curriculum, students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and conduct assessments that are appropriate to the developmental age levels, aligned with the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, and specific needs of the children in the center.
• Organize the center environment to make the best use of the space and the materials available to provide maximum benefit to the children and maintain safety standards, using the appropriate Environmental Rating Scale as a guide.
• Establish rules appropriate to the child's developmental level using positive behavior support strategies, and exercise authority to handle classroom emergencies.
• Complete and maintain applicable paperwork requirements, including but not limited to pre-placement and enrollment forms, attendance, food order, student records, professional development forms, etc., within specific timeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and valid Pennsylvania Early Childhood Certification required.
• Ability to supervise children and staff and to make logical decisions that are in the best interest of parents, children and program.
• Ability to relate well to parents and the community.
• Ability to plan and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of the children in the classroom.
• Ability and willingness to report to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to perform the following physical activities: stoop, run, sit, stand, walk, bend, lift children, carry thirty (30) pounds, be outside in all seasons, prepare food, hear within normal ranges, and see within normal ranges.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a team member in an inclusionary classroom setting.

Schedule: Full-time, 7 hours/day, 190 days/year

Salary: $45,920 - $51,237/year Per SEIU Salary Scale