Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher

Pre-K Counts Lead Teacher

Resurrected Life Children’s Academy is seeking a full-time Lead Pre-K Counts Teacher to join our mission of providing a comprehensive child development program designed to give children a head start in life, empowering parents, and strengthening families. If you have the passion and heart to make a difference and uplift communities, Resurrected Life Children’s Academy is the place for you!

Responsibilities:

• Implement educational programming within the program philosophy and under all RLCA Performance Standards, Pennsylvania Learning Standards for early childhood accreditation, and licensing requirements to support developmental needs of each child.
• Ability to be confidential with staff, students, and parents
• Commitment to work with low-income families/children
• Plan and maintain an integrated classroom environment and materials in response to the enrolled children and ensure organization, cleanliness, and safety in all classrooms
• Analyze observations and assessments to plan for each child
• Attend staff development activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or related field.
• Level 1 PA Instructional and Educational Specialist Certificate
• At least 5 years experience working with children, preferably in a classroom setting
• Spanish bi-lingual preferred
• Ability to recognize and appreciate diversity
• Ability to carry a minimum of 50 lbs. to assist children as needed and to move equipment and materials.
• Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook and learn web-based systems
• Complete screenings, observations, assessments, and education plans as scheduled and maintain up-to-date documentation in children’s files
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including Criminal History, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances
• Join us on our mission to provide an uplifting environment in a community-based program!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Ability to Commute:

• Allentown, PA 18101 (Required)

Work Location: In person