Kids & Company Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at Palmyra, PA Full Time

Job Summary

Reporting to the Site Director, acts as an integral member of the Kids & Company team to assist in the overall management of day to day supervision and operations of a child age group through the conscientious application of Kids & Company standards to achieve our mission statement: to provide quality primary and backup childcare services conveniently located near our children’s parent’s place of work. We aim to assist corporations in creating a healthy work/life balance.

Essential Functions

• Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
• Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use and providing opportunities for creative expression;
• Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, sleep room, outside and playground activities
• Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs
• Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis
• Provides training and acts as a role model for students, substitute and new team members
• Meets emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child in the classroom
• Follows all center policies as outlined in the Staff Policy Manual including Behavior Management, Serious Occurrence, Anaphylactic, Technology Use, Fire Drills, Workplace Harassment and Violence and Health and Safety practices
• Prepares and maintains the indoor and outdoor play areas for children’s use, including checking toys and equipment to ensure safe functioning and performing various housekeeping and sanitizing duties as required
• Participates in lunch, diapering, bathroom and toilet training duties and promotes healthy and independent practices;
• Ensures any special dietary requirements are met
• If designated, administers medication as authorized by a physician and maintain appropriate records;
• Maintains open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child’s family
• Accurately performs all administrative tasks including entries for the classroom log book, center communication log book and required emergency and incident reporting in a timely manner
• Adheres to dress code
• If designated, takes calls and messages in a polite, helpful manner
• Coordinates activities with other childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants and supply workers

Job Type:

• Full-time, One location

Compensation

• We offer competitive salary based on education level achieved and field experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Kids & Company is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity and

inclusion the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are welcoming to all that apply.

REQUIREMENTS

• Infant/Child C.P.R. and First Aid updated yearly
• Knowledge of Child Care programs
• Ability to safeguard confidential information
• The incumbent must be capable of lifting, pushing or pulling up to 45 pounds
• A criminal reference check and verification of medical suitability will be required as specified in Licensing Regulations.

The Kids & Company mission is to develop and foster the potential in every child through an enriched, educational, nurturing and safe early learning environment. We create a partnership with families and our communities to develop confident children who are caring, capable and enthusiastic about the world around them.

At Kids & Company, we believe in learning through play. Educators augment each day with our personalized curriculum which includes pre-literacy and reading, artistic expression, music, movement, science and exploration, and language.

As a Teacher, you will be the driving force for all the developmental and educational objectives in your classroom, building strong bonds with children and families and committed to the best environment for children.