Toddler Lead Educator: Nurture & Grow Little Minds

Berwyn United Methodist Church; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Berwyn Early Learning Academy is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants and children. You will ensure health and safety, deliver engaging activities, and uphold the center's core values while modeling professional behavior for staff and families.

The role requires strong communication, organizational abilities, and a commitment to high-quality early education, with collaborative engagement with families to track progress and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; a copy must be provided.
• Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in early childhood education.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of infants and their families.
• Effective decision-making and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct functioning and well-being of the site, co-workers, infants, and families, while maintaining ratios and supervision at all times.
• Understand, adhere to, and be an example of the policies, procedures, benefits, responsibilities, activities, systems, and Core Values of Berwyn Early Learning Academy.
• Structure and plan a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom, incorporating activities that foster cognitive, emotional, and physical growth, using methods such as storytelling, songs, sensory play, and games.
• Ensure children are meeting developmental milestones and provide individualized care tailored to each child's unique needs.
• Collaborate with families to build a strong partnership, including regular communication about their child's progress.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Infant care

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field

Job description

Berwyn Early Learning Academy is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants and children. You will ensure health and safety, deliver engaging activities, and uphold the center's core values while modeling professional behavior for staff and families.

The role requires strong communication, organizational abilities, and a commitment to high-quality early education, with collaborative engagement with families to track progress and