Lead Daycare Teacher

Countryside Daycare & Preschool is seeking qualified and dedicated staff who enjoy working with children for our family-owned and operated Keystone STAR 4 center in Cresco!

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma (Associate degree or CDA preferred and will have a higher starting salary) 2 years + experience working with children Health assessment with a TB test Criminal Background Check Child Abuse History Clearance FBI Fingerprint Clearance NSOR Clearance 2 Letters of reference Pediatric CPR/First Certification (Preferred to start but will train) Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred to start but will train) Health and Safety Basics Training (Preferred to start but will train) Fire Safety Training (Preferred to start but will train) If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive with an organization that is devoted to helping kiddos learn and grow- let's connect! What you'll do As an early childhood teacher, you will help to create a safe space where children can explore and learn with hands-on activities. Day to day you'll: Assist with implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum (we use Funnydaffer) Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning and growth Maintain a safe and clean classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines Attend training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education What you need to thrive in this role A love for working with children, flexibility to assist where needed, and a willingness to learn.

Additional needs include:

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years of childcare experience Skills required: A positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children are a must! Additionally, excellent communication skills with both children and adults, a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, organizational skills, and attention to detail Physical requirements: Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, move and exercise with the children, stand for long periods, and pass a health screening

Location:

Our classroom is located at 133

Golf Drive, Cresco Schedule:

We are open Monday-Friday (except major holidays) from 6:30am-6:00pm. Currently, we have hours available from 8:30am-5:30pm (with a 1hr lunch). Additional Expectations Follow daily feeding/eating schedules (posted in classroom) Assist in potty training Follow daily schedule (posted in classroom) Inform Center Director of any problems that arise with discipline, staff, illness, supplies, or room maintenance Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other mandatory staff functions Straighten classroom and clean toys and appliances before leaving each day Follow guidelines for

DPW and Keystone Stars Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Teaching:

2 years (Required)

Childcare:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Cresco, PA 18326 (Required)

Work Location:

In person