Preschool Teacher

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, OR .Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and one year experience with children, OR .Associate degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and two years experience with children Job Description: Under the supervision of the Group Supervisor, provide a safe and nurturing environment, response care, active supervision, and high-quality individualized learning experiences to a group of young children. Use age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate materials and best practices to carry out daily activities to support children's social, emotional, cognitive, motor, academic and language competencies. Establish and maintain positive and productive partnerships with staff, children, parents, and the community. Comply with DHS regulations, Keystone STARS standards, CACFP regulations, and NAEYC accreditations. Plan and executive a program that aligns with DCDC's philosophy and the highest goals for early childhood education. General Requirements: .Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance, and National Sex Offender Registry check prior to hire. .Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training completed within 90 days of hire and renewed according to policies. .Physical examination and Tuberculosis test prior to hire .Maintain up to date Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification as required .Job-related training, as assigned .Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; lift, and carry up to fifty pounds, have unrestricted use of the upper body; corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal ranges, and a clear speaking voice; and other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the facility and in the community, such as, but not limited to the following: -Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs -Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty -Ability to chase an eloping child -Ability to join the children's active play including jumping and running, indoors and outdoors Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: .Knowledge of the following: -CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) regulations -DHS (Department of Human Services) regulations -DCDC Policies and Procedures: Personnel Policies and Employee Handbook -Early childhood safety standards -PA Early Learning Standards .Skill in the following: -Communication including reading, speaking, writing and listening -Building and maintain positive relationships with staff, community stakeholders, families, and children -Use of a keyboard, personal computer, Microsoft Office Suite, and ipads .Ability to perform the following: -Read, calculate, measure, and compile information as necessary for reports, scheduling and ratios -Interpret regulations and directives -Explain regulations and directives to subordinates in absence of group supervisor -Problem solve -Work independently of day-to-day supervision -Work as part of a team -Report directly to ChildLine, any suspected abuse, and alert DCDC administrative staff of the situation -Maintain emergency information and recognize emergencies and take action if necessary -Assist in Fire Drill procedures to aid in evacuation General Job Responsibilities: .Communicate regularly with staff .In conjunction w th the Program Supervisor, assist in fostering a team environment with fellow staff and parents .Conduct yourself as a positive, professional role model for others working with children .Prompt and regular attendance to assigned area. .Learn, understand and cooperate with the philosophy of the program .Attend center sponsored meetings and/or events as required .Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or administrative staff for the efficient quality operation of the program. .Use nonpunitive ways of dealing with inappropriate behaviors .Maintain program confidentiality and a professional demeanor at all times