Children’s Village Child Care Center is looking for a certified, qualified preschool lead teacher. STAR 4 & NAEYC accredited, we offer comprehensive services to a diverse population. Services include:
- Head Start Special Education Services
- Pennsylvania PreK Counts Program
- PHLPre-K Provider
- Early Intervention and Parent Support Program
- Involved Family Services Program.
- We service children from ages 6 weeks to 13 years.
This is a full-time position, eligible for membership in the Children’s Village Federation of Teachers Union. Benefits include:
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation time (ranging from 2 weeks to 5 weeks yearly)
- paid planning time
- paid personal time
- health benefits (employee does contribute a percentage of the premium)
Qualifications:
Lead Teacher – Preschool: Must have a 4 year degree in ECE or related field and hold current Pennsylvania State Certification in Early Childhood Education (please include PPID on application). Must have a minimum of two years experience. Experience with NAEYC Accreditation and Head Start required. Experience with “Blueprint for Literacy”, “HighScope” and “SecondStep” curriculums preferred.
Responsibilities (not an exhaustive list)
- Write and Implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of our preschool students, incorporating core skills such as classroom management, developmentally appropriate practices, and social emotional education.
- Utilize skills like curriculum implementation and behavior management to create a nurturing and educational environment for children.
- Collaborate with colleagues and administration to support childhood development and provide a well-rounded educational experience.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND SEND CHILDREN’S VILLAGE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS (available at www.childrensvillagephila.org/careers) TO:
Children’s Village Care Center
125 North 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106
215 -931-0190 (phone)
215-413-2102 (fax)
OR - email completed applications to Preschool Coordinators: laurenw@childrensvillagephila.org - OR - trishf@childrensvillagephila.org
Job Type: Full-time,
Salary (with completed Bachelors in Education or transferable field)
$21.50 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- 12 month position
COVID-19 considerations:
VALID COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT
To keep staff and children safe, we are following all CDC and Philadelphia Health Department guidelines. This will be a separate review process for any candidate hired. The first interview will be virtual.
Education:
License/Certification:
- PA Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education (Required)
Work Location: In person - Center City Philadelphia
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- PA Teaching Certification PK - 4 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19106 (Required)
Work Location: In person