Lead Daycare Teacher

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Countryside Daycare & Preschool is seeking qualified and dedicated staff who enjoy working with children for our family-owned and operated Keystone STAR 4 center in Cresco!

• High School Diploma (Associate degree or CDA preferred, and will have a higher starting salary)
• 2 years + experience working with children
• Health assessment with a TB test
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Abuse History Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• NSOR Clearance
• 2 Letters of reference
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred to start but will train)
• Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred to start but will train)
• Health and Safety Basics Training (Preferred to start but will train)
• Fire Safety Training (Preferred to start but will train)

If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive with an organization that is devoted to helping kiddos learn and grow– let's connect!

As an early childhood teacher, you will help to create a safe space where children can explore and learn with hands-on activities. Day to day you’ll:

• Assist with implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum (we use Funnydaffer)
• Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning and growth
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines
• Attend training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education

A love for working with children, flexibility to assist where needed, and a willingness to learn. Additional needs include:

• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 2 years of childcare experience
• Skills:
  
  A positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children are a must; excellent communication skills with children and adults; a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment; organizational skills, cleanliness, and attention to detail
• Physical requirements:
  
  Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, move, and exercise with the children; stand for long periods; pass a health screening
• Location:
  
  Our classroom is located at 133 Golf Drive, Cresco
• Schedule:
  
  Open Monday-Friday (except major holidays) from 6:30am-6:00pm. Currently, hours available from 8:30am-5:30pm (with a 1hr lunch)

• Follow daily feeding/eating schedules (posted in classroom)
• Assist in potty training
• Follow daily schedule (posted in classroom)
• Inform Center Director of any problems that arise with discipline, staff, illness, supplies, or room maintenance
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other mandatory staff functions
• Straighten classroom and clean toys and appliances before leaving each day
• Follow guidelines for DPW and Keystone Stars

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location:
  
  In person
• Ability to Commute:
  Cresco, PA 18326 (Required)
• Ability to Relocate:
  Cresco, PA 18326:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)