Toddler Lead Teacher

Are you an experienced early childhood educator? Wonderspring is seeking aToddler Lead Teacher to join the team at our STAR 4 early childhood education center at Powelton Village in West Philadelphia. Join a team dedicated to creating a fun, nurturing environment where children learn and thrive. You’ll be responsible for planning and implementing lessons based on the Creative Curriculum and the PA Early Learning Standards; executing best practices in education and health and safety; conducting assessments; and collaborating with parents and teachers to promote optimal development of each child.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement lessons based on developmentally appropriate practices that reflect the approved curriculum objectives. Wonderspring uses The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos.

• Communicate weekly lesson plans with families and post the plans inside and outside of the classroom.

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children, be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group as outlined in the Wonderspring Supervision of Children and Child ID policies.

• Maintain a professional and positive demeanor with children, parents, co-workers, and administrators.

• Teach children how to use acceptable alternatives to challenging behavior to reduce conflict by using provide guidance approaches such as FLIP IT and Second Step.

• Observe children in the program throughout the year by recording observations, anecdotes, checklists, and other methods. These observations will be included in the children’s records.

• Assess children’s progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed of their child’s development.

• Conduct Family/Teacher Conferences at least twice a year with Center Administration.

• Provide and maintain a neat, organized classroom; take responsibility for the upkeep of materials and equipment. Involve the children in the housekeeping- encourage them to put away their toys and supplies in the proper areas.

• Maintain a stimulating, aesthetically and educationally appealing room décor (display of children’s work, arrangement of bulletin boards, placement of books, science materials, etc.).

• Request, order, inventory, and maintain all classroom supplies, furniture, materials, and equipment.

• Participate in the plan for licensing and monitor’s visits.

• Teachers in programs that participate in CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) will need to adhere to additional serving and preparation procedures. Family style serving is required.

• Participate in Wonderspring staff meetings, in-services, outside training programs, and center events.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA/AS in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or AA/AS/BA/BS in related field with 18 ECE Credits

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with Infants and/or toddlers in an educational setting

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with parents/guardians.

• Ability to maintain high level standards of confidentiality regarding center, staff, and family matters.

• Knowledge and understanding of DHS licensing, Keystone Stars, and accreditation requirements.

• Ability to relate well in a multicultural cultural classroom environment.

• Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Word Office Suite

• First Aid/ CPR

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Employer paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Health Savings Account with employer contribution

• Accident, Illness/Cancer, and Whole Life Insurance

Time Off

• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay

Retirement

• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

• Retirement Education

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee childcare tuition discount

• College tuition discount

• Pet Insurance discount

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.22 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Toddler care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• AA or BA in ECE/EDU or related field? (Required)

Work Location: In person