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Preschool Lead Teacher

CHS New Danville Center

Hershey, PA
2 days ago
$48,153 - $56,650

Job Description

Join CHS as a Preschool Lead Teacher, where you'll inspire young minds and foster a love of learning in a nurturing environment. Your leadership will shape the educational journey of children and engage families in their development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes
  • Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific activities
  • Supervising and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children
  • Including children and families in the development of classroom experiences
  • Maintaining daily communication with families
  • Collaborating and engaging in a teaming environment with Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers
  • Ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education
  • 3+ years of experience in a similar role
  • U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • List C certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway
  • Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including NAEYC standards
  • Familiar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies
  • Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families
  • Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams

Benefits & Perks