Lead Head Start Teacher
Methodist Services is seeking a talented pre-school teacher who is committed to providing an enriching educational and social environment in which young children are encouraged to learn, dream and be there best!
Methodist Services is located on a beautiful 22 acre campus in West Philadelphia. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 403(b) plan and paid time off! If you desire a position that will provide the opportunity to really invest in the future by developing young minds with a company whose mission is to improve the lives of others and you meet the qualifications, Methodist wants to hear from you!
Competitive Benefits - Paid Time Off (accrue 5 weeks 1st year), Personal Days, Holidays, Medical/Vision/Dental ins., Long Term Disability, 403(b), Life Insurance, Employee Discount on Keystone Stars 4 childcare center
Primary Function: Teachers oversee programming and a staffing team for assigned classroom (E.g., lesson planning, supervision of classroom and children).
Responsibilities for Head Start Teacher:
- Implements and ensures compliance with Head Start standards
- Functions as the lead member of the classroom and plans curriculum for the classroom which meets developmental needs of the children enrolled
- Plans the physical organization of the classroom to compliment program, staff and child needs
- Assists the Assistant Director in the development of supervisory reviews forms for all members of the classroom team
- Communicates with parents verbally on a day-to-day basis and periodically through written assessment reports concerning the child’s development
- Teacher functions as leader in the dispensation of record keeping, child attendance logs, mandated child abuse reporting and incident reports for assigned classroom group
- Participates in program sponsored events beyond the regular workday
- Assumes responsibility for continuing professional growth by attending at least 18 hours of training annually in specific subject matter related to position
Status: Full-time, Monday - Friday, morning start time to be determined
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with significant credits in ECE
Experience: 2 years of team teaching
EEOC Compliance
Methodist Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations
Right to Withdraw Posting
Methodist reserves the right to withdraw this posting and consideration of candidates at any time for any reason that does not violate Federal, State or Local regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- team teaching: 2 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Shifts:
- Morning (Required)
- Mid-Day (Required)
Work Location: One location