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//www.goddardschool.com/schools/pa/bala-cynwyd/bala-cynwyd Are you an experienced childcare rock star, who loves infants? If so, then we want to meet you! Join our well-appreciated, well-supported, and well-paid staff here, and be a part of a nationally recognized program. Contemporary environment in a vintage schoolhouse. Neighborhood setting with tree lined sidewalks, expansive playground, completely furnished classrooms, and dedicated parking. An ideal place to work in childcare. A Lead Teacher for Toddlers (full-time) at The Goddard School in Bala Cynwyd is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. Additionally a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an assistant teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. We have 2

• shifts
• available: 8:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 6:00pm

Benefits :

Health, vision, dental insurance, 401K plan, available after one month of employment. Paid time off : Up to 3 weeks every year and numerous US holidays (with applicable time served). A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state, PA Certified, and the following qualifications: the ability to interact closely with children at their level; the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times; the ability to change children's diapers; the ability to understand, implement, and comply with our program; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with coworkers, superiors, and parents the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare. Qualifications All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of lead teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: High school diploma A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential (preferred) Associate's degree or higher (preferred)

EXPERIENCE.

The more you have the more interested we are! A lead teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good and safe status
• Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s) Advance children's physical and intellectual competence
• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning
• Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children
• Encourage creativity through art, music, reading, and blocks
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play Establish positive and effective family relations
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child Maintain professional commitment
• Welcome and converse with parents at 'drop-off' and 'pick-up'
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, parent/teacher conferences, and professional growth opportunities.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Childcare Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person