Pre K Counts Teacher

Pre K Counts Teacher JobID: 5287

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

6/14/2024

Location:

Ben Franklin Elementary School

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Job Summary - Pre K Counts Teacher (anticipated and contingent upon grant approval)

The Pre-K Counts Teacher will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom environment that utilizes space, materials, routines, and guidance techniques to effectively facilitate physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the children.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All candidates must enjoy working with children, have a positive attitude, and serve as a role model for the youth in the program

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required, along with a valid PA Teaching Certificate

• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community members

• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to curriculum planning

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children

• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program

• Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling

• Provide weekly and monthly schedules and lesson plans of activities

• Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities, develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts

• Ensure children are supervised at all times

• Build children's esteem and comfort them, establish routines and provide positive guidance · Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

• Observe children and make note of progress, integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner

• Discuss children's development with parents,develop positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, help plan and attend quarterly Family Fun Nights

LOCATION: Ben Franklin Elementary School

SALARY: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement

WORK CONTRACT: In accordance with the HEA Contract Agreement