Preschool Teacher
Holy Family Child Care
Philadelphia, PA, USA
30+ days ago
Full-time
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Preschool Teacher
Holy Family Child Care
Philadelphia, PA, 19128 (Roxborough area)


Salary
Competitive Pay ($15-22 an hour)
Job Type
Full-time
Shift & Schedule
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Benefits
Employee Discount
Paid time off
Professional Development Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Qualifications
Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)
Updated Clearances
FBI Fingerprints Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR, or willing to attain.
Child Development Associate Certification (Acceptable)
Two year degree or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education/Education credits (Required)
Childcare: 2 year (Preferred)
High school or equivalent (Required)
Teaching: 2 year (Preferred)
Work Authorization (Required)


Full Job Description

As a Preschool Teacher at Holy Family Child Care (HFCC) you will be instrumental in cultivating, nurturing and growing intentionally young children as well as yourself. Our preschool lays the necessary solid academic foundation required to build upon for other teachers and scholars success. Do you love children? Are you a passionate teacher? One who is professional and striving for excellence? If so, Holy Family Child Care is the place for you! We are committed to providing excellent care, a safe environment, and transformative learning so that we can help shape the next generation of future leaders, thinkers, and creators. HFCC is a place full of joy, smiling faces, and a positive work environment that only propels you to be your best, but also requires you to show up in love. We need teachers that are reliable, enthusiastic, committed, willing, open to learning and growing. Someone who is able to implement activities that fosters the development of the whole-child; cognitively, socially, intellectually, emotionally, culturally, physically, and spiritually.

We are looking for early childhood teachers to join our family today. If you were looking for a sign, this is it. Click apply now! We can’t wait to meet you.

What We Offer

Starting $15/hour and varies based on experience and credentials
Discounted Childcare
Health Insurance
Paid time off (PTO), sick days, and Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance


Primary Responsibilities
Create fun and interactive learning experiences. Manage and provide opportunities for scholars to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.
Promote the social, physical, social-emotional, and intellectual growth of the children in your care.
Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus follow all licensing guidelines and HFCC standards to ensure a safe environment for every child.
Communicate and build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
Responsible for the supervision and daily classroom functions of a group of children.
Adhere to regulations of the Department of Human Services and HFCC policies and procedures.
Plan and implement approved lessons, activities and daily schedule in accordance with the HFCC curriculum.
Accept all responsibilities for cleanliness of the classroom and common areas of the center.
Work collaboratively with co-teachers and management team.
Promote a positive work environment.
Maintain professional personal appearance, personnel file and professional development plan, adhering to the guidelines with HFCC Employee Handbook.
Attend required staff meetings and complete necessary training.
Assists in other capacities as needed by the Director or Assistant Director.


Schedule:
Monday to Friday


Ability to commute/relocate:
Philadelphia, PA 19128: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)


Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)




Desired Skills and Experience:
Teaching: 2 year (Required)
Childcare: 2 year (Required)
High School Diploma (Required)
Associates or BA in Early Childhood/Education or Human Services Field (Required) coupled with life experience equivalent
Two years of documented experience working with children specifically toddlers.
Ability to obtain all childcare clearances and additional information for childcare compliance.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds in connection with handling children for child safety and emergency situations.
Friendly, nurturing and professional demeanor. Ability to conform to a schedule with reliability and dependability.
Meets minimum preparation and experience required for certification as an Early Childhood Education Teacher. Complies with all state education and licensing standards, and maintains validation of credentials for the position (i.e. professional development).
Previous experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, in a licensed preschool or early development center.
Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification (Preferred)
Updated Clearances
FBI Fingerprints Clearance, PA State Police Clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance, NSOR, or willing to attain.






License/Certification:
Child Development Associate Certification (Required)


Work Location: One location
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