Infant/Toddler Teacher

Position Summary
The center-based Teacher develops early learning-focused, developmentally appropriate and curriculum-based lesson plans for children in a classroom setting. Teachers implement the curriculum in-person with fidelity, following DHS & Keystone STARS Standards and integrating PA Early Learning Outcomes Framework in their teachings. While in a classroom setting, teachers address individual needs of children in their care and provide nurturing, language-rich, and engaging learning experiences. Teachers provide and model high-quality interactions, promote the families' ability to support children’s health improvement, social empowerment and development towards school readiness, and encourage parent participation in all classroom activities.

Essential Functions

• Obtains and maintains in good standing all required credentials, certifications and trainings deemed necessary to perform their job duties such as, but not limited to Infant / Toddler CDA credential (if applicable) and Pediatrics 1st Aid / CPR license.
• Attends orientation and ongoing in-person and/or virtual training sessions and other training as assigned/recommended by their Supervisor or Director
• Plans weekly lesson plans that include activities to support child’s individual learning and progress.
• Communicates daily with parents and staff regarding educational strengths and/or concerns of enrolled children as needed.
• Utilizes a professional, culturally-sensitive and respectful approach when visiting/addressing parents at all times and during all types of communication.
• Maintains confidentiality for all children and family records.
• Conducts children’s assessments and screenings to determine strengths and areas of need on a timely basis (according to PA Early Learning Standards) and uses this information to set goals in collaboration with the family.
• Encourage parent participation during all DLS events such as parent meetings, trainings, policy council meetings, parent orientations, and volunteering opportunities.
• Assists in organizing meetings and other special events.
• Responds promptly to inter-agency communication using Brightwheel, e-mail, Internet and word processing.
• Meets with supervisor regularly and on a monthly basis to discuss children’s progress.
• Observes punctuality, responsibility and accountability in regards to their daily schedule, discussing with their supervisor in advance any time-off requests.
• Records all feedings, naps, and daily observations as needed.
• Track daily attendance for all children as needed.
• Assists with meal preparation in classroom and participates in family-style meal service.
• Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the classroom furniture and equipment;
• Maintains ratios in classrooms at all times.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work with parents in the community and other volunteers
• Understanding of diverse family dynamics and cultural differences with the ability to work with and empower families
• Understanding of DLS mission, goals, and objectives and ability to work independently with a high level of energy and contribute as part of a larger team.
• Knowledge of the concepts and practices associated with early childhood education and child development issues
• Knowledge of and sensitive to the issues facing the community served.
• Knowledge of basic classroom management procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, families, and members of the community.
• Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.
• Effective and accurate documentation of lesson plans, observations and daily schedules.

Experience, Education, and Licensure

DLS Teacher position requires at least one of the following credentials:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• AA /AAS in Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• AA/AAS in related field with at least 9 credits
• Prior experience working in a classroom setting with children

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.50 - $20.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA 19139: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person