Preschool Teacher (Lead Pre-K Teacher)

We are small, privately owned preschool that has been part of the Blue Bell community for 41 years. We are a PA DHS Certified and Keystone Stars facility.

We are looking for our next Lead Pre-K teacher. We are searching for a Lead Pre-K Teacher who wants to be a part of a loving, friendly, and happy community and enjoys time with fun, curious Pre-K children! Our Pre-K classroom is a small class with two experienced assistant teachers. The children in this classroom range from ages 4 to turning 6 years of age.

Lead Pre-K Teacher Duties and Responsibilities:

The Lead Pre-K Teacher creates a caring, warm, and safe environment for our loving children. The Lead Pre-K Teacher develops and implements activities to improve the overall care and quality of the program, and has the ability to implement developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs. The Lead Pre-K Teacher is responsible for safe supervision, lesson planning and delivery of the curriculum. The Lead Pre-K Teacher must be able to communicate, listen, and work well with others in a team environment. The Lead Pre-K teacher must possess leadership skills and work well with assistants. The Lead Pre-K Teacher must develop strong, positive relationships with the children and their parents. The Lead Pre-K teacher will be supported with formal curriculum, orientation to the program, and a wide variety of materials and supplies and fully preparing the children for kindergarten. The Lead Pre-K Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and governing agencies

The Lead Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for:

• leading the classroom
• lesson planning-Creative Curriculum and Learning Without Tears
• assessments and evaluations
• progress reports
• conferences
• communicating with any early intervention team members
• daily communication with parents

She/He will work with the director in transitioning into this position.

Lead Pre-K Teacher Qualifications:

• Experience leading a classroom and working with children.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Candidates applying for this position should have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, an equivalent degree and credits/certificate, or meet criteria as outlined by the Department of Human Services

Lead Pre-K Teacher Schedule and Benefits:

This is a full time position for five days a week (Monday to Friday). The hours are from 8am to 3pm. This position includes paid holidays and paid time off. Benefits are offered.

Starting Salary: $18.00/hour as a provisional employee, will be reviewed after provisional period and increase up to $20.00/hour

As an employee the Lead Pre-K Teacher will have the opportunity to continue his/her professional development.

Upon hire individual must provide physical completed by her/his doctor and clearances: FBI, criminal background, child abuse, NSOR.

To see more information about our school visit our website.

Individuals invited to interview should be prepared to bring copies of his/her transcripts, in addition to references who may be contacted.

Miss Joan's Little School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person