Pre K Lead Teacher

2 months ago

York, United States YWCA York Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Summary:

Instructs children in developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in accordance with the YWCA mission, Pre-K Counts requirements, and DHS/PDE regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment in accordance with the policies and the philosophy of YWCA.
  • Use developmentally appropriate practices consistent with the expectations of NAEYC/NAA and designed to meet the children's assessed needs.
  • Maintain lesson plans aligned with center curriculum.
  • Conduct a daily health check of each child on arrival. Instruct children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.
  • Alternate periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over-stimulation and fatigue.
  • Help children develop habits of caring for their own clothing and picking up and putting away toys and books.
  • Supervise and participate with children by sight and sound and all children need to be accounted for at all times. Frequent counts, visual checks, and constant focus on the needs of the children are requirements for this position.
  • Engage children in respectful, meaningful and interactive conversations and experiences throughout the day.
  • Submit timely reports, timesheets and statistics.
  • Assess the children's learning needs through documented observations, gear the program to the needs of the individual child, consider the individual child in his/her cultural and socioeconomic background, and help each child to understand his/her value in the group.
  • Provide children with experiences which build self-esteem, encourage self-reliance, and help each child to function cooperatively in a group.
  • Confer and maintain a positive relationship with parents, and communicate necessary information in a professional manner.
  • Serve meals and refreshments to children under CACFP regulations.
  • Maintain personal cleanliness, including washing hands after toileting, nose wiping and before preparing and/or serving lunches and snacks.
  • Keep room environment interesting, safe and clean. Report maintenance and safety concerns to Director or Coordinator, as needed.
  • Perform general housekeeping tasks.
  • Maintain high level of job integrity and professionalism while adhering to ethical code of conduct.
  • Attend parent meetings, special events, and all staff meetings.
  • Maintain professional growth in accordance to high quality standards.
  • Complete 24 hours of training annually as assigned.
  • Complete Act 48 hours to remain in compliance with teacher certification standards.
  • Complete Fire Safety Training annually.
  • Complete Emergency Safety Training annually.
  • Complete Food Program Training annually.
  • Complete Water Safety Training annually. (site specific)
  • Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Work well with staff and volunteers.
  • Work flexible hours.
  • Oversee classroom teachers under supervision of center Director and Pre-K Counts Coordinator.
  • Convert Instructional Level I certificate to an Instructional Level II certificate within 6 years from the time of initial service as an Instructional Level I teacher in the program.
  • Participation in a Teacher Induction program, which includes 6 bi-annual evaluations and PDE, specified continuing professional development credits.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience:

A lead teacher shall have attained the following qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field.
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification for the state of Pennsylvania, obtained prior to hire.
  • Highly qualified teacher status, according to Pennsylvania Department of Education’s standards.

YWCA York adheres to NAEYC and Pennsylvania state standards of teacher excellence; and, therefore requires and supports teachers in being life long learners. These standards require all teachers to have specialized college- level coursework in best practices. Teachers will be expected to further their own education to become highly qualified professionals. YWCA York offers educational assistance as funds are available for educational programs such as professional workshops and tuition reimbursement for post secondary degrees.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
  • Excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Competencies:

  • Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences. Treat people with respect; Work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values.
  • Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
  • Observe safety and security procedures.
  • Adapt to changes in the work environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 25-50 pounds.
  • Frequent sitting, standing and walking.

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

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