Infant/Toddler Room Teacher

Teacher for Infant Classroom (1:4 ratio)

Co-Teacher for One year old Classroom (1:5 ratio)

Department: Academic

Reports to: Center Director

Positions Available: 2

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide an educationally effective, safe and well-supervised learning experience and environment for children, to include the classroom, outdoor play areas, and field trips.
• Promote the social, emotional, physical, language and cognitive development of children.
• Encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program.
• Ensure classroom compliance with all state and federal Performance Standards.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive and effective lesson plans to facilitate child learning and development.
• Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten.
• Participate in self and classroom evaluation as required and participate in staff training.
• Complete all information gathering requirements, and monitor for accuracy in data entry, hard files, and child portfolios.
• Engage and encourage parent involvement in the child’s learning and development.
• Support childcare initiatives to improve the health/safety and quality of life for children and their families.

Qualifications

• CDA (Inf/Todd) Preferred. Associates and Bachelor Degree holders eligible for Lead Teacher Positions.
• Minimum two years teaching experience in a comprehensive childcare program.
• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to converse, read and write Spanish and English (preferred).
• Commitment to dual language learning (English and Spanish).
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and e-mail.
• Ability to secure clearance for PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, NSOR and FBI (required).
• Ability to secure health clearances every two years and TB once (required).
• Hold certification for Infant/Child CPR and First Aid, or ability to complete the required training within three months of hire.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to climb steps

Benefits include a flexible and friendly work environment, paid personal time off, paid vacations, paid holidays, 401K, Basic Health Plan, Tuition assistance program, and employee child tuition discount.

Grace Kids Academy is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider/Employer committed to diversity in our workplace.

Schedule :

• Day shift – 8:30-5:30pm
• Monday to Friday

Company's website:

• www.gracekidsphilly.com

Company's Facebook page:

• www.facebook.com/gracekidsacademy.

Contact Information:

Please email resume and salary requirements to info@gracekidsphilly.com

Grace Kids Academy is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider/Employer committed to diversity in our workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19124: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person