Co-Lead Toddler Teacher
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STEPPING STONES CHILDRENS CENTER
PA
Summary
The Co-Lead Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing daily educational activities and maintaining a healthy, secure classroom environment. They must track child progress through observations and assessments while communicating regularly with families.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: Administrative Offices - Gibsonia, PA 15044Job Shift: DayJob Category: EducationGroup Supervisor – Main Center
FSLA: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Main Center Programs
Employment Type
Co-Lead Toddler Teacher
Full Time: 10:00am-6:00pm M-F
Location: Stepping Stones Children's Center (Gibsonia, PA
Age Range: 2 years- 3 years old
Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Discounts, Paid Time Off, IRA +Matching, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Continuing Education Funds.
$500 Signing Bonus after first 90 days and $500 after 6 months
Pay range starting at $18.00
Position Summary:
The Group Supervisor is responsible for planning and implementing daily activities and is responsible to
the Director of Main Center Programs.
Primary Activities and Responsibilities:
Plans and implements daily program activities, including assisting the Director of Main Center Programs with designated activities.
Ensures that monthly observations are being recorded for each child enrolled.
Completes formal assessments using Ounce and Work Sampling.
Develops lesson plans for each day, posts them in the program and submits them monthly to the Director of Main Center Programs.
Develops a monthly newsletter and distributes it to families accordingly.
Coordinates activities with Assistant Group Supervisor to ensure maximum learning opportunities.
Plans and facilitates free play learning activities and structured learning activities.
Communicates daily via written notes, email, and/or electronic portal about children’s activities and well-being.
Sets clear rules and expectations of behavior for the children.
Participates in individual group activities with the children, such as art, science, math, language sports, games, outdoor play, etc.
Encourages and supports children.
Assists the Director of Main Center Programs in ensuring all Stepping Stones policies and DHS regulations are met and maintained.
Ensures a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and guaranteeing the safety and security of the children.
Attends monthly staff meetings and receives twelve (12) hours of training annually – including Fire Safety (annually), and EOP training (annually) and CPR/Pediatric First Aid (every two years).
Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work.)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or Social Work) and 1250 hours of experience with children.
An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work).
An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university including thirty (30) credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education or the Human Services field (Psychology and/or social work) and 3750 hours of experience with children.
Knowledge and Skills:
Demonstrated experience in program development and planning for children.
Strong understanding of child development.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and computer literacy skills.
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to ensure safety, strong relationships, and guidance.
Ability to build a strong, cohesive team.
Ability to interact with children on different levels including the floor, lift/carry children and supplies, and move around the center while supervising children.
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