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Teacher, Lead, 1-Yr and 2-Yr Olds/Toddlers, Full-Time

10 days ago

Bala-Cynwyd

Job Description A Lead Teacher for 1-Yr and 2-Yr Olds/Toddlers (full-time) at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. We have 3 shifts available: 7:00am - 4:00pm 8:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm Benefits: health insurance and 401K plan. Paid time off: up to 3 weeks every year and numerous US holidays (with applicable time served). General Qualifications A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state, PA Certified, and the following qualifications: • the ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;, • the ability to interact closely with children at their level;, • the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times;, • the ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);, • the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies;, • the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;, • the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and, • [A current physical examination by a physician, including a current tuberculin test or chest x-ray;] [may or may not be required by state regulations and/or by franchisee] All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of lead teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development., • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8., • An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field., • An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8., • A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential., • Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program. A lead teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment · Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom · Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom · Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair · Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s) · Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times · Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements · Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately · Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present · Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities · Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence · Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child · Create a multi-cultural learning environment · Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning · Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning · Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty · Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children · Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing · Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks · Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities · Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play · Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance · Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy · Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills · Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security · Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling · Respect cultural and ethnic diversity Establish positive and effective family relations · Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty · Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences · Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences · Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child · Maintain a portfolio for each child · Maintain the classroom Parent Board Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs · Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities · Build teamwork · Develop lesson plans · Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards · Perform child observations and document in their portfolios · Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress) Maintain professional commitment · Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives · Support a code of ethical conduct · Pursue professional development/continuing education · Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

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