Lead Teacher (Bright Futures PA)

Position Description:

The Lead Teacher implements and supervises the curriculum and daily program activities for the assigned classroom while maintaining program quality in accordance with ECERS/ITERS, Keystone Stars guidelines, PA Pre-K Counts standards, DPW Regulations, and Bright Futures LC program policies. This individual provides age-appropriate instruction to the children in their care and ensures their safety and well-being. The Lead Teacher supervises up to eight staff members working directly in classrooms with up to 20 children in each classroom.

Purpose:

• Ensure the children build a solid foundation for life.
• Nurture the children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
• Attend to the children’s safety and welfare.
• Encourage family engagement in all aspects of the program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold the vision, mission, professionalism, and philosophies of Bright Futures Learning Centers
• Lead by example with passion, enthusiasm, and thoughtful leadership practices
• Establish a warm, welcoming, safe, nurturing classroom environment.
• Follow the organization’s curriculum using a consistent schedule.
• Guide children’s behavior in positive, effective ways
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, socialization, cooperation, and choice-making.
• Supervise and monitor children, responding appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
• Assess individual and group needs, attending to specific strengths, interests, and concerns.
• Promote parental involvement in the classroom.
• Support the role of families as the primary teachers of their children.
• Communicate with families, including mail, sign-off to authorized adults, cell phones, etc.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Other duties as requested by the Program Coordinator

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Early Childhood Education
• PA Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education as required by the PA Pre-K counts program and DPW. N-3 or PK-4 Certification (this can also be acquired after hire)
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to actively participate in activities related to the age of the group.
• Commitment to developing and caring for young minds.
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development.
• Clearances needed within 14 days of hire.
  • Clear child abuse/police/drug screening
  • Clear physical (every year) and clear TB screening
  • Confirmation of certifications and/or degree

Benefits:

• Medical insurance, with more than 85% of medical premiums covered by Bright Futures
• Paid sick and vacation time.
• 401K plan and a pension program
• A generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance to the vibrant Harrisburg, PA area

Salary Range:

$50,000-$62,000 based on experience in the field. 

How to Apply

Inquiries regarding The Lead Teacher position should be directed to Stephanie Zavislan, Consultant and Mimi Asfaw, Team Leader & Senior Consultant at Nonprofit HR. Please submit your application and cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications specific to the role, and your resume to: https://nonprofithr.applytojob.com/apply/tNE7tzGAus/Lead-Teacher-Bright-Futures-Learning-Center-Inc 

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