Preschool Teacher

Alphabet Alley Child Care Center is seeking applicants to fill a full-time daycare teacher position. Located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia and serving infants through age 5, Alphabet Alley strives to establish a happy and nurturing environment that both promotes and cultivates a positive learning experience for our children. By involving teaching staff, children, and parents we create a challenging and supportive environment where our children can learn and grow.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Applicants with CDA or 2 years childcare experience and are willing to get CDA
• Minimum of an Associates’ Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or related field (child development, special education, elementary education or human service field with 18 ECE credits).
• Bachelors' Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or related field (child development, special education, elementary education or human service field with 30 ECE credits) preferred
• Minimum of 1-3 years of documented positive early educational teaching experience.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, and Mandated Reporting.
• Ability to pass a thorough criminal background check and drug screening.
• Demonstrated communication skills, including expressive (written and oral) as well as receptive skills.
• Ability to use technology such as iPads, and other educational resources.
• Demonstrated ability to independently as well as collaboratively make appropriate and rational judgments and decisions, reason effectively, and solve problems.
• Ability to effectively read, write and communicate the English language. Bilingualism is a plus.
• Has the physical capability to:
• Frequently lift or move weight as in lifting, carrying or holding children up to 60lbs
• Repetitively bend, stretch and stoop
• Work with children on the floor
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather
• Fully maintain sight and sound child supervision
• Perform light cleaning duties

Alphabet Alley does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person