CHS New Danville Center is hiring: Preschool Summer Teacher - Lead in New Danvil

The Preschool Lead Teacher at CHS is an individual passionate about education, and excited about working with children to further their educational and emotional growth. The Lead Teacher enjoys being in the classroom and creating a love of learning. This individual is responsible for implementing and supporting 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 directing and leading in planning and implementing the daily education program for children. The Lead Teacher reports to the Assistant Director and gives them information should a risk or issue arise. Preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedules Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children Supervising and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children Including children and families in the development of classroom experiences, rotate materials, and prepare instructional resources/materials for classroom activities in a timely manner Supporting children's self-help skills and development Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance Caring for safety and hygiene of children Maintaining developmental profiles for children Collaborating and engaging in a teaming environment with Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers serving as the leader of the classroom team In collaboration with the Curriculum & Instruction Coaches, developing a coaching plan to inform professional development and learning Acting as a role model for child development Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education (Bachelor's Degree Preferred) ~ List C certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway (preferred) ~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 ~ Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn ~ Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teams ~ Ability to physically interact with children (e.g.,