PHL-PreK Lead /AssistantTeacher 8:30am-5:30pm

PHL-PreK Lead /AssistantTeacher 8:30am-5:30pm Little Leagacy Learning Center - 2.8 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Full-time $15 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Qualifications Computer operation CPR Certification Computer literacy Administrative experience First Aid Certification Decision making Student support Computer skills Pediatric first aid Associate's degree Teaching Full Job Description General Position Description The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Instruct children (3 years to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold state certification. This Position Reports to the Assistant Director or the Director. Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
• Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
• Read books to entire classes or small groups.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
• Assimilate arriving children to the school environmental by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities or interest to them.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.
• Demonstrate activities to children.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilities creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, questions, and investigate.
• Organize and label materials, and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
• Attend professional meetings, education conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Plan and supervise class projects, visits by guests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials and supplies.
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
• Perform administrative duties as hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. 1. Knowledge of the Subject
• To have expert knowledge of the subject area
• To pursue relevant opportunities to grow professionally and keep up-to-date about the current knowledge and research in the subject area 2. Teaching
• To plan and prepare appropriately the assigned courses and lectures
• To conduct follow the prescribed schedule
• To demonstrate the designated curriculum completely and in due time
• To plan and implement effective classroom management practices
• To design and implement strategies to develop self-responsible/independent learners
• To promote student intrinsic motivation by providing meaningful and progressively challenging learning experiences which include, but are not limited to: self-exploration, questioning, making choices, setting goals, planning and organizing, implementing, self-evaluating and demonstrating initiative in tasks and projects
• To engage students in active, hands-on, creative problem-based learning
• To provide opportunities for students to access and use current technology, resources and information to solve problems
• To provide opportunities for students to apply and practice what is learned
• To engage students in creative thinking and integrated or interdisciplinary learning experiences
• To build students' ability to work collaboratively with others
• To adapt instruction/support to students' differences in development, learning styles, strengths and needs
• To vary instructional roles (e.g. instructor, coach, facilitator, co-learner, audience) in relation to content and purpose of instruction and students' needs
• To maintain a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning
• To comply with requirements for the safety and supervision of students inside and outside the classroom 3. Assessment
• To define and communicate learning expectations to students
• To apply appropriate multiple assessment tools and strategies to evaluate and promote the continuous intellectual developmental of the students
• To assign reasonable assignments and homework to students as per center rules
• To evaluate students' performances in an objective, fair and timely manner
• To record and report timely the results of on-going assessments
• To use student assessment data to guide changes in instruction and practice and to improve student learning 4. Professionalism
• To be punctual and be available in the center during official working hours
• To comply with policies, standards, rules, regulations and procedures of the center
• To prepare and maintain course files
• To take precautions to protect the center records, equipment, materials, and facilities
• To participate responsibly in center improvement initiatives
• To attend and participate in faculty meetings and other assigned meetings and activities according to center policy
• To demonstrate timeliness and attendance for assigned responsibilities
• To work collaboratively with other professionals and staff\
• To participate in partnerships with other members of the center's community to support student learning and center-related activities
• To demonstrate the ability to perform teaching or other responsibilities, including good works habits, reliability, punctuality and follow-through on commitments
• To provide and accept evaluative feedback in a professional manner
• To create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment
• To carry out any other related duties assigned by the director 5. Good Behavior
• To model honesty, fairness and ethical conduct
• To model a caring attitude and promote positive inter-personal relationships
• To model correct use of language, oral and written
• To foster student self-control, self0discipline and responsibility to others
• To model and promote empathy, compassion and respect for the gender, ethnic, religious, cultural and learning diversity of students
• To demonstrate skill when managing student behavior, intervening and resolving discipline problems
• To model good social skills, leadership and civic responsibility 6.

Specific Deadlines Task Deadline Course Specifications During the first lecture of the course, course specifications should be shared with the students Class Activity Report Class activity report must be prepared for each class lecture and placed in the course file Course File Course file for each course must be kept updated all the time for periodic review by the director and random checks by others Attendance At the end of every month the attendance summary sheet must be submitted to the office and it will be placed on file Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good decision-making skills
• Instructional skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Patience
• Physical stamina
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Mandated Child Abuse Reporting certification
• Must have criminal background, child abuse and FBI clearances
• Have a current health assessment and PPD readings. Educational Requirements
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

Physical Requirements Must be able to lift or carry children up to and including 35 pounds. Employment Type Full time

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you able to provide state required child care clearances? Are you able to pass all required state and federal background checks?

Education:

Associate (Required)

Experience:

ECE teaching: 1 year (Required) ECE-Center based: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Philadelphia, PA 19123: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person