Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars Hershey, PA 17033 $18 - $20 an hour - Full-time Tender Years Inc. 19 reviews $18 - $20 an hour - Full-time Do you have a heartfelt passion for early learners, inquiring minds, and being fun and silly all at the same time? Are you looking for a work environment where you'll leave a lasting impact on the lives of early learners and their families every day, while also forming strong relationships with your coworkers and leadership team? If so, we should talk! Established in 1984, Tender Years, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with early childhood development & childcare centers in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Hershey, Mechanicsburg and Hampden Township. Each center being licensed by Department of Human Services, three of the five centers holding Department of Ed certifications, and 4 STARS through the Keystone STARS program.

Work Location:

In person H ershey: 50 East Chocolate Avenue Currently Hiring (company wide):

• Pre-K Teachers (1) Responsibilities As a Teacher at Tender Years, your students will look forward to each new day in your classroom as you… Create and implement weekly lesson plans through the use of Tender Years Homegrown Curriculum based on the PA Early Learning Standards that meet the cognitive, social, emotional, physical needs of the child.

Implement the PATHS Curriculum in our Preschool - Kindergarten Classrooms for Social Emotional Development. Enhance play with language materials and activities and engage in conversations to expand learning, critical thinking and social emotional well-being. Watch your students grow as you keep regular observations, complete progress evaluations for each child through the use of Assessment Tools & Screening Tools Establish and maintain a strong professional relationship with the parents of your students through daily written and verbal communication, parent teacher conferences, and incident reports. Promote the health and well-being of your students by maintaining a safe, clean and organized classroom that meets their needs. Work with co-teacher to establish a schedule that balances routine tasks between employees. Help build a strong, supportive team with other employees. Tender Years Employee Requirements

• Willingness to be flexible, open-minded, and looking to make a positive impact on young minds.
• Available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.
• Committed to monthly staff meetings and professional development as required.
• Coming to work being a song-singing, smile bringing child chasing rockstar who likes to inspire and loves to encourage every day.
• Being able to quickly count heads of many tiny humans within your primary care group.
• And above all, being ready to be a daycare teacher who has a sincere passion of working with children.

Qualifications Distinguished candidates will possess the following qualifications… CDA, Associates or Bachelor's Degree is mandatory 2,500 hours of experience Completion of High School or GED program Must be 18 years of age and authorized to work in the U.S. Ability to obtain required childcare clearances - State Police, Child Abuse, NSOR, and FBI Fingerprinting. Ability to obtain health assessment and TB test. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Job Benefits Highly Competitive Pay 401k On-Site Paid Training & Ongoing Professional Development Educational Support Paid Time Off 7 Paid Holidays Medical & Dental Benefit Plans Free & Discounted Childcare Options Growth opportunities available Social Committee for teachers to laugh, relax, and enjoy each other's company after hours on a monthly basis

Referral Program Job Type :

Part & Full-time Salary :

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift availability 5 work day weeks Day shift Monday through Friday Additional Information Tender Years, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Referral program

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person