Teachers

CHS Hershey - Hershey, PA

Full-Time

Teachers at Catherine Hershey Schools are individuals passionate about education and working with children to build a foundation for lifelong success. In each classroom, the Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Assistant Teacher collaborate to create an environment that encourages learning and growth through group and individual learning. The Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Assistant Teacher each contribute toward the classroom and child experience based on their role, whose qualifications range from entry level to bachelor's degree with multi-year experience. Each teacher will be 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.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities vary based on Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Assistant Teacher positions but collaboratively include:
Engaging with children to support development and learning in a safe and nurturing environment
Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children
Preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedules
Supporting children's self-help skills and development
Completing all program required documentation, daily attendance and meal participation reports
Maintaining daily communication with families using multiple programs approved channels of communication
Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families
Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development
Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance
Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements

Qualifications:

Qualifications vary based on Lead Teacher, Associate Teacher, and Assistant Teacher positions.
Current Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition
In the absence of Current Child Development Associate credential, at least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Pre-K Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education, and/or with the ability to achieve a CDA Credential within 2 years of hire for Assistant Teacher positions
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Pre-K Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education (Bachelor's Degree Preferred). List C certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred for Associate and Lead Teacher positions
Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred
Familiarity 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
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 proactively identify problems and implement solutions
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Commitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are role models for students
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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Equal employment opportunity policy

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.