Preschool Lead Teacher

Southern Arkansas University; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

PTO Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Homebuyer Program

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County seeks an Education professional to structure classrooms and daily routines using established curricula. You will plan weekly lessons aligned with PA standards, tailor plans for diverse children, and use data to inform activities.

You will perform developmental screenings and share results with families. You will follow health, safety, and professionalism guidelines, collaborate with supervisors, and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or higher.
• Bachelor’s degree with 18 credits in ECE preferred.
• Familiar with PA Early Learning Standards and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Structure learning environments using the curriculum and daily routines.
• Provide weekly written lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Create individualized plans to meet diverse needs.
• Use child data to inform activities and plan updates.
• Conduct developmental screenings and share results with families.
• Maintain classroom operations and required licenses.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Data-informed instruction

Classroom management

Education

Associate's degree in early childhood education

Bachelor’s degree in related field + 18 credits in ECE

Tools

PA Early Learning Standards

Safety protocols knowledge

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLYS

Educational Services:

• Use the curriculum to structure the learning environment and daily routine.
• Follow standards of practice outlined by Thrive to Five leadership.
• Provide weekly written plans for instruction aligned with PA Early Learning Standards.
• Create and implement individualized plans to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Use data collected on individual children to inform lesson plans and activities.
• Perform required developmental screenings and evaluations and share results with families.

Health and Safety:

• Follow all safety and health procedures as outlined by regulatory standards.
• Provide active supervision of children at all times.
• Follow meal service standards and teach about health, sanitation, and nutrition.
• Assist with ensuring all children receive required health screenings.
• Teach children proper safety skills and hygiene practices.
• Follow procedures when assisting children with toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time.

Social Emotional:

• Implement social-emotional universal practices and behavior support plans.
• Teach and model social-emotional skills.
• Implement behavior support plans as needed.

Family Engagement:

• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for families.

Professionalism:

• Follow all CAP and Thrive to Five policies and procedures.
• Work with the Early Learning Supervisor to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Participate in professional development and job-related training.
• Foster supportive relationships with co-workers, community partners, families, and volunteers.

Administrative:

• Prepare, update, and close the classroom.
• Plan lessons and maintain required certifications and licenses.
• Participate in committee work and respond to communications in a timely manner.

*Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

*Accepted:

• Associate's degree in early childhood education
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood Education.

*Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education with PA Teaching Certificate.

**Please see attached for full job description**

Program: Education and Child Development/Thrive to Five

Classification: Exempt/Full Time

Location: Lancaster, PA

We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered:

• Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked annually
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Statement of Commitment to Accountability

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County is committed to providing and maintaining a culture of accountability at every site, every day, and in every word, action, and program delivered by each employee.

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, veteran status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

As an employer, CAP complies with thePregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and follows the applicable procedures ensuring employees are provided with the rights, protections, and reasonable accommodation required by law.

Work hours are between 7:00am and 5:00pm
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year.