Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher

CHS Middletown - Middletown, PA

Full-Time

The Associate Teacher is an individual passionate about education, and excited about working with children to further their educational and emotional growth. In collaboration with the Lead Teacher and the Assistant Teacher, the Associate Teacher is responsible for supporting the implementation of the early childhood classroom curriculum and assessment process, involving families in classroom experiences, and cultivating a classroom environment that represents each child's family culture. This individual is responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in planning and implementing the daily education program for children. The Associate Teacher reports to the Assistant Director to provide information should a risk of issue arise. Starting salary is in the range of $44,190 to $49,629 per year, based on expertise.

Responsibilities:

Implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedules
Participating in classroom coaching cycles
Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children
Supervising and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children
Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development
Assuming Lead Teacher's responsibilities in the Lead Teacher's temporary absence
Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance
Caring for safety and hygiene of children on a frequent basis
Scheduling family/staff conferences and, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher, conducting meetings
Maintaining daily communication with families using multiple channels of communication
Completing all required program documentation and submitting it in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher
Completing daily attendance and meal participation reports
Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements
Acting as a role model for child development
Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families

Qualifications:

Current Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition OR at least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education; level A or B certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred
Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred
Familiar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies preferred
Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred
Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn
Excels at engaging with parents/caregivers, including initiating discussions when necessary
Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organization
Willingness to be held accountable and receive feedback
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams
Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for children
U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances

Who we are and what we’re looking for

At CHS, we are leaders passionate about early childhood education and community betterment. Our work is driven by the desire to endow children with the resources for educational and physical well-being, while supporting and empowering their families. We listen to the needs of our diverse community and adapt to give everyone a voice. We hold each-other accountable for bringing our best and most authentic selves to school every day, creating an environment of mutual respect.

We strive to build a team of individuals that is passionate about our mission, brings in new creative ideas, and loves their work. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your application.

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About Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning

At Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning, we nurture children, support them in discovering their world, and help them grow to reach their fullest potential. We are passionate educators, caregivers, and role models dedicated to successful early childhood development. We believe that a rich and solid foundation, along with a nurturing and supportive environment, is critical to helping children grow. We focus on the whole child, helping them flourish in mind and body. And we set them on a path to become their strongest, brightest, and best selves in school and beyond.

Catherine Hershey’s dream was to provide children with a well-rounded education and care full of compassion and kindness. That dream lives on in her name and is our mission at Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning.

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Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning does not discriminate against applicants or employees, in hiring, promotion or any terms or conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion or religious creed, veteran status, disability or use of a guide or support animal because of the blindness, deafness or physical handicap of the user or because the user is a handler or trainer of support or guide animals, or any other status protected under applicable federal or Pennsylvania law.