LEAD TEACHER
Job details
Pay
$15 - $22 an hour
Job type Full-time or Part-time
Full time: 8-hour shift
Part Time (7:30-12:30 or 1:30-5:30)
Monday to Friday
Qualified Applicants must have one of the following:
- BA in ECE and /or related field and 2 years of experience
- AA in ECE and/or related field and 2 years of experience
- CDA and 2 years of experience
- 9 ECE credits and 2 years of experience
(We offer competitive salary based on verified level achieved through PAKEYS - Pennsylvania’s Early Childhood Education Career Pathway Levels and Qualifying Achievements).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on education and teaching experience
- Career advancement opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities for teachers with tuition Assistance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Annual retention bonus through Keystone Stars ($800-4,000)
Job Summary:
Fairy Tale Academy is looking for a lead teacher to join our team! We have immediate openings for energetic and creative teachers with experience for our Keystone Stars 4 Center. The ideal applicant must be energetic, creative, highly motivated, have a great work ethic and love working with children.
Our atmosphere supports positive social interactions, learning through play, and hands on educational activities. Our curriculum follows the PA State Standards for Early Childhood Education. Our teachers work in a warm, nurturing environment that provides physical and psychological safety for the children. Our teachers and parents also work as a team in which they act as role models by fostering positive attitudes and dispositions toward learning. We offer leadership and growth opportunities so staff can continually improve their skills, building on their strengths and developing professionally.
Responsibilities Include:
- Maintaining a safe environment where children can learn and grow
- Communication with parents and staff: being polite, keeping conversation short and positive.
- Maintain professional attitude in demeaner and in personal relationships while on the job.
- Preparing child at end of day. (Coats, Daily Sheets, etc.)
- Keeping children neat and clean.
- Following classroom schedule.
- Supervision of children and assigned aide.
- Creating weekly lesson plans and turning them in to the Director.
- Filling out daily sheets and sending them at the end of the day.
- Training of 12+ hours is required a year.
- Keeping the classroom neat and clean.
- Utilizing learning centers in the classrooms for children's learning.
- Decorating classroom with children's artwork.
- Meeting with parents to discuss the goals and needs of students in their program
- Using information from observations to help other teachers grow by noting ineffective areas and sharing
- Tracking the academic performance of children through Assessments and Observations.
- Coordinating with administration to create education plans for the students
About us:
Fairy Tale Academy is a family-owned early learning center, located in Upper Darby, PA. We have been providing childcare to children for over 25 years. Fairy Tale Academy welcomes children from 4 weeks-12 years old. Our mission is to provide a high-quality early childhood program in a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where children can develop to their greatest potential. Our students will build skills, confidence, and a love of learning through age-appropriate activities designed to ensure that each child reaches his/her potential.
Learn more about our school by visiting our website: www.uperdarbydaycare.com
Fairy Tale Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin us
Fairy Tale Academy We are looking to hire experienced, energetic and friendly teachers to join our team working with children infants through Kindergarten. Ideal candidate should be a self starter and ready to handle various tasks. Our atmosphere supports positive social interactions, learning through play, and hands on educational activities. Our curriculum follows the PA State Standards for Early Childhood Education. Our teachers work in a warm, nurturing environment that provides physical and psychological safety for the children. Our teachers and parents also work as a team in which they act as role models by fostering positive attitudes and dispositions toward learning.
We offer leadership and growth opportunities so staff at this daycare can continually improve their skills, building on their strengths and developing professionally.
We have immediate openings for energetic and creative teachers with experience for our Keystone Stars Center.
Salary:
- $15.00-$22.00 (depending on experience)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
- Teaching: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- Are you reliable and love children
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Lead Teacher: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person