CHS New Danville Center is hiring: Early Education Teacher Associate in Hershey

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. 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 Caring for safety and hygiene of children on a frequent basis Scheduling family/staff conferences and, in collaboration with the Lead Teacher, conducting meetings Completing all required program documentation and submitting it in a timely manner to the Lead Teacher Acting as a role model for child development 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 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 Ability to physically interact with children (e.g.,