Pre-K Counts Teacher Gateway GCUMC

Job Title: Pre-K Counts Teacher

Job Summary

The Pre-K Counts Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality developmentally appropriate educational experiences for 3- and 4-year-old children in alignment with the Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts program standards. The teacher will foster a safe inclusive and nurturing environment that promotes childrens physical social emotional and cognitive growth. This role includes lesson planning progress assessment family engagement and collaboration with team members and community partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Classroom Management & Instruction

• Plan organize and implement a research-based developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the individual needs of all children in the classroom.
• Establish a positive classroom environment that supports childrens learning and development while ensuring safety order and accessibility.
• Guide childrens behavior and social development using positive behavior support strategies and culturally responsive practices.

1. Curriculum Planning & Implementation

• Develop weekly lesson plans that align with Pennsylvanias Early Learning Standards and incorporate hands-on learning creative expression and purposeful play.
• Use various teaching methods and materials to address different learning styles and support language literacy mathematics and social-emotional skills.
• Engage in continuous assessment and observation to identify each childs learning progress strengths and areas for development.

1. Child Assessment & Documentation

• Conduct formal and informal assessments to track each childs growth and development using approved assessment tools.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of each childs progress and provide timely feedback to families and program administrators.
• Utilize data to adjust instructional strategies and ensure all children are progressing towards school readiness.

1. Family & Community Engagement

• Establish strong respectful relationships with families and communicate regularly to involve them in their childs learning and development.
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences and home visits as required sharing insights on the childs progress strengths and recommendations for learning at home.
• Partner with community agencies and resources to support family needs and enhance classroom experiences.

1. Professional Development & Collaboration

• Participate in ongoing professional development and training to maintain program standards and further enhance teaching skills.
• Collaborate with Pre-K Counts support staff such as teaching assistants special education staff and program supervisors to meet each childs unique needs.
• Actively contribute to team planning and program improvement activities fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility.

Qualifications

1. Education:Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a closely related field. PA Early Childhood Education Certification (Pre-K to 4) is required.

2. Experience: At least one year of experience teaching in an early childhood setting preferably with a focus on Pre-K or preschool-age children.
3. Skills:
   • Comprehensive understanding of early childhood development and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards.
   • Strong classroom management skills and the ability to foster positive inclusive environments for young learners.
   • Excellent communication skills for engaging with children families and colleagues.
   • Proficiency with educational technology and assessment tools is a plus.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114 Act 34 Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

3. CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Teachers must be physically able to engage with children at their level (kneeling sitting on the floor).
2. The job involves working in a classroom environment with active engagement in both indoor and outdoor activities.
3. Lifting carrying pushing pulling 50 pounds.
4. Ability to kneel crouch bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.
5. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
6. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers.
7. Hearing clearly
8. Adequate vision to perform duties.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer:The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Education Specialist

Department: Early Childhood Education

Position Schedule: 205-day

Salary: $39425.60 Non-negotiable

Benefits: HSEA agreement

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter resume clearances PDE Teaching Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at theAIU Career Site.

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The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religion sex sexual orientation age handicap or limited English proficiency in its educational programs services facilities activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975 Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act the Americans with Disabilities Act or any other applicable federal or state statute.