Infant​/Toddler Associate Teacher

Location: New Danville

Job Description  Careers Infant/Toddler Associate Teacher      CHS New Danville - Lancaster, 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. The salary range for this position is $43,047 to $49,942 based on experience.  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  1-3 years experience working with children from birth - 5 years/Early Childhood Education  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 students  U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances
Who we are and what were 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…