Preschool Teacher

Prestige Learning Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Philadelphia is seeking dedicated individuals to care for children and foster their growth. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in childcare. Responsibilities include supervising children, lesson planning, and maintaining a safe environment. First Aid training and background checks are required. Join us to make a positive impact in children's lives!

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• First Aid and CPR training required.
• Must have current clearances or be willing to obtain them.
• First Aid and CPR training.
• Must have current clearances or be willing to obtain them: PA background check, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse clearance required before an employee may work with children.
• TB test must be obtained, passed, and documented with physician's signature along with a current physical within the last 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of the children in the program.
• Help develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment.
• Effectively communicate with parents and colleagues.
• Effectively communicate with parents and colleagues in both oral and written form.
• Lesson Planning and implementing activities such as crafts, games, homework help, etc.
• Interact with the children to develop positive relationships.
• Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed.
• Be aware of and attentive to classroom environment and demonstrate good classroom management.
• Attend monthly staff meetings as scheduled and professional development training sessions required throughout the year.

Skills

Caring

Flexible

Dependable

Energetic

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma, CDA or 9 ECE Credits or Degree in ECE

Child Development Associate (CDA)

9 ECE Credits

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

PA background check

FBI fingerprinting

Child Abuse clearance

Job description

Prestige Learning Center is looking for dedicated hardworking individuals to join our team. We have a diverse body of students to whom we are dedicated to expanding their growth and development. This individual must be caring, flexible, dependable, reliable, and energetic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years old or older
• High School Diploma, CDA or 9 ECE Credits or Degree in ECE (Early Childhood Education) [MUST]
• Experience interacting and/or supervising children is required
• First Aid and CPR training
• Must have current clearances or be willing to obtain them: PA background check, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse clearance required before an employee may work with children.
• A TB test must be obtained, passed, and documented with physician's signature along with a current physical within the last 3 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct supervision of the children in the program
• Follow weekly schedules and activities
• Help develop and maintain a safe, nurturing, and positive environment for each child
• Effectively communicate with parents and colleagues in both oral and written form
• Lesson Planning and implementing activities such as crafts, games, homework help, etc.
• Interact with the children to develop positive relationships
• Work one on one with students or in small groups as needed
• Be aware of and attentive to classroom environment and demonstrate good classroom management
• Attend monthly staff meetings as scheduled and professional development training sessions required throughout the year