Preschool Associate Teacher

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); In loco; USD 43.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning (CHS Elizabethtown) is seeking a Preschool Associate Teacher to support the Lead and Assistant Teachers in delivering CHS’s early childhood curriculum and family engagement. The position is full-time in Elizabethtown, PA, with a salary range based on experience and a 01/05/2027 start date.

The role includes Seeds to Lead onboarding, collaboration with families, and day-to-day classroom operations as the center opens in Summer 2027.

Competenze

• CDA credential or 12 college credits in early childhood education; PA pathway preferred.
• 1–3 years experience with birth-5 years in ECE.
• Familiar with PBIS and inquiry-based learning.
• Engages effectively with families and caregivers.
• Proficient with MS Office; willing to learn new tools.

Mansioni

• Implement classroom lesson plans linked to outcomes and schedules.
• Participate in classroom coaching cycles.
• Foster social, emotional, and cognitive development with age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise and provide a safe, nurturing environment for children.
• Observe and document each child's health, skills, and development.
• Assist Lead Teacher when absent and support daily classroom management.
• Maintain daily attendance and meal participation reports.
• Communicate with families via multiple channels.
• Ensure licensing and safety compliance.

Conoscenze

Communication

Parent engagement

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formazione

CDA credential

12 college credits in ECE

PA ECE Career Pathway Level A/B

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Descrizione del lavoro

Preschool Associate Teacher

CHS Elizabethtown - Elizabethtown, PA

Full-Time

The Associate Teacher is an individual passionate about education, and excited about working with children to further their educational and emotional growth. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and the Assistant Teacher, the Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the implementation of the early childhood classroom curriculum and assessment process, involving families in classroom experiences, and cultivating a classroom environment that represents each child's family culture. This individual is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily education program for children. The Associate Teacher reports to the Assistant Director to provide information should a risk of issue arise. The salary range for this position is $42,625 to $49,760 based on experience.

Candidate review and selection is currently underway for this position. The anticipated start date for the position is 01/05/2027.

As part of their employment, successful candidates will participate in Seeds to Lead, CHS's six-month pre-opening professional learning program. This structured onboarding and paid professional experience equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on practice needed to confidently implement the CHS model to fidelity from day one when the center opens.

The center is expected to begin operations in the Summer of 2027.

Responsibilities

• Implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedules
• Participating in classroom coaching cycles
• Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children
• Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
• Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development
• Assuming Lead Teacher's responsibilities in the Lead Teacher's temporary absence
• Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance
• Caring for safety and hygiene of children on a frequent basis
• Scheduling family/staff conferences and, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher, conducting meetings
• Maintaining daily communication with families using multiple channels of communication
• Completing all required program documentation and submitting it in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher
• Completing daily attendance and meal participation reports
• Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements
• Acting as a role model for child development
• Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families

Qualifications

• Current Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition OR at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education; level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred
• 1-3 years experience working with children from birth - 5 years/Early Childhood Education
• Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred
• Familiar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn
• Excels at engaging with parents/caregivers, including initiating discussions when necessary
• Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
• Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
• Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutionsCommitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for students
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who We Are And What We’re Looking For

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.