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Preschool Associate Teacher

CHS New Danville Center

Hershey, PA
3 days ago
$42,625 - $49,760

Job Description

Join CHS New Danville Center as a Preschool Associate Teacher, where your passion for education will help nurture children's growth and development. Collaborate with a dedicated team to implement engaging curriculum and foster a supportive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes
  • Participating in classroom coaching cycles
  • Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development
  • Supervising and providing a safe environment for children
  • Observing and documenting each child's health and development
  • Assuming Lead Teacher's responsibilities in their absence
  • Maintaining classroom organization and cleanliness
  • Scheduling family/staff conferences
  • Maintaining daily communication with families
  • Completing required program documentation
  • Ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements
  • Acting as a role model for child development

Required Qualifications

  • Current Child Development Associate credential or at least 12 college credits in early childhood education
  • 1-3 years experience working with children from birth - 5 years
  • Experience in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway
  • Knowledge of NAEYC standards
  • Familiarity with inquiry-based and project approach learning
  • Understanding of working with low-income families
  • Comfort with technology including MS Office Suite

Benefits & Perks