Preschool Classroom Teacher

Preschool Classroom Teacher (Pre-K)

Cen Clear's classroom located in Wingate Elementary School (Wingate, PA)

At Cen Clear
, our mission is to improve lives through high-quality early childhood and behavioral health services for all ages. Serving over sixteen counties in Pennsylvania, we are committed to fostering growth and wellbeing in individuals, families, and communities. We take pride in being a trusted provider and a top employer, recognized for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Teamwork: We believe in unity, collaboration, and the power of working together.
• Change & Innovation:We embrace new ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Respect & Compassion:Every person is treated with dignity in a safe, caring environment.
• Integrity: We operate with honesty, fairness, and trust.
• Resilience: We encourage self-awareness, self-care, and meaningful relationships.
• Wellbeing: We care deeply about our employees' physical, emotional, and economic health.
• Community Commitment: We collaborate and advocate with and for our communities.

If so,
Cen Clear
is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! Our Preschool
offers a supportive and engaging environment for both students and staff.

As a Classroom Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experiences of young children aged three to five and preparing them for future success. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families in our community.

• Work 40 hours per week, 44 weeks per year (42 weeks of work plus ten paid holidays)
• Provide 6 hours of daily classroom instruction (Monday-Friday)
• Oversee classroom operations and management
• Manage classroom staff and provide direct supervision to support roles within their assigned classroom.
• Implement curriculum and conduct child assessments
• Engage with parents through 2 parent conferences and a beginning of the year home visit
• Support parents in their role as the child's advocate, first and most important teacher
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with agency policy
• Encourage family engagement in program governance by participation in planning, center parent meetings and policy council.
• Assist families in identifying resources, needs and methods of achieving their goals
• Support families in the transition from their current program into the next environment for the child
• Implement PBIS strategies through the framework of the Pyramid Model
• Implement Al's Pals to support social emotional development
• Develop professional relationships with co-workers, Early Intervention Providers, district personnel and community partners
• Collaborate with co-workers in planning classroom activities, parent trainings and field trips
• Adhere to program guidelines and requirements

• An active Pre-Kindergarten-4 (PK-4) certification. Teachers with current certification in PA could add PK-4 to current certification by passing required tests. If hired, must convert level 1 certification to level 2 certification within required timelines.
• Experience working with children and families
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate
• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and communities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (cost shared)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year this includes a floating holiday)
• Paid Planning Time
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with up to 7% company match (start contributing after 30 days; employer match begins after 1 year and 1,000 hours worked)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes immediate family members)
  Mileage Reimbursement
• Tuition/Course Reimbursement for applicable coursework
• Student Loan Forgiveness (if position meets PSLF and LRP program requirements)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Join us in fulfilling our vision:
To be the employer and provider of choice in our communities.

Cen Clear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.