Preschool Lead Teacher

Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Lancaster County; Leaman Place (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

403(b) Plan

Life Insurance

EAP Program

PTO Days

Job summary

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County is seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to implement the Thrive to Five curriculum at our Paradise, PA location. The role requires coordinating learning environments, planning weekly lessons aligned with PA Early Learning Standards, and creating individualized plans for diverse learners.

Responsibilities include data-informed instruction, child health and safety, social-emotional supports, family engagement, and compliance with CAP/Thrive to Five

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is required for Head Start Lead Teacher.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) is preferred.
• Or Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits of coursework in ECE and 2 years of preschool teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Follow all safety and health procedures as outlined by regulatory standards.
• Provide active supervision of children at all times.
• Plan daily gross motor activities.
• 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.
• Implement social-emotional universal practices and behavior support plans.
• Teach and model social-emotional skills.
• Implement behavior support plans as needed.
• Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for families.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Job description

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $45,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

Position Title: Preschool Lead Teacher

Program: Education and Child Development/Thrive to Five

Classification: Exempt/Full Time

Location: 3293 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, PA 17562

Duties and Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.
• Plan daily gross motor activities.
• 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 assigne d.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required for Head Start Lead Teacher:

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• OR Bachelor's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits of coursework in ECE and 2 years of preschool teaching experience

We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer a strong purpose and 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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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 the Pregnancy 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 7:30am and 4:30pm. This role is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week during the school year.