Lead Teacher (Head Start)

Methodist is seeking Lead Teachers for its Head Start program. • Do you have a degree in Early Childhood Education? • Do you enjoy working with and engaging young children? • Do you have a desire to provide a foundation that nurtures the academic, social, and personal development of children? If you answered yes, you may be the right candidate for a Head Start Lead Teacher. position! 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 Methodist Services provides life-enriching services to children, adults and families as they face the challenges of limited resources, increased poverty and homelessness, disability, inequities in education and behavioral health services. Quality services provided include housing, childcare, education programs, permanence in families, mental health services and nutrition programs. Lead Teacher responsibilities: • 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 of Educare 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. • 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 Educare sponsored events beyond the regular workday. • Assumes responsibility for continuing professional growth by attending at least 20 hours of training annually in specific subject matter related to position. Education:BA in Early Childhood Education or related field with credits significant of a major in early childhood education. Experience:minimum 2 years team teaching experience Methodist Home for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with all Federal, State and County regulations. 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 County regulations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $44,000.00 per year Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Will you complete all pre-hire requirements, including signing all documents, completing all clearances, and pre-hire health assessments within the required timeframes? Failure to comply with deadlines may result in withdrawal of offer. Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • Teaching: 2 years (Required) Language: • English (Required) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Required) Ability to Commute: • Philadelphia, PA 19131 (Required) Work Location: In person