Lead & Assistant Teachers Needed- Early Child Care

Position SummaryTheu00a0center-basedu00a0Teacher develops early learning-focused, developmentally appropriate and curriculum-based lesson plans for children in a classroom setting. Teachers implement the curriculumu00a0in-personu00a0with fidelity, following DHS & Keystone STARS Standards and integrating PA Early Learning Outcomes Framework in their teachings. Whileu00a0in 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 ongoingu00a0in-person and/or virtualu00a0training 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, obse vations and daily schedules.Experience, Education, and LicensureDLS 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 childrenu00a0

Created: 2026-03-07