*Lead Teacher (Infants/Toddlers)*

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

*Job details*

*Starting Salary at $31,000 (commensurate with experience)*

*Job Type*

*Full Time*

*Shift and Schedule*

*8 hour shift (Monday-Friday)*

At every Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate and nurture the children in our care. Child care jobs with our school family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people BIG and small; investing in teachers and learners to help them achieve their goals. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering multiple opportunities and a chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To engage children, our curriculum makes learning fun! To teach children, we employ a customized curriculum that embraces the seven domains of learning which address the physical, social, emotional and academic needs of children.

Everyone learns differently, so at Celebree School, we celebrate differences!

*The Benefits of Being A Celebree Employee*

* Accrued paid leave and paid holidays * Paid teacher orientation, CPR & First Aid training and more! * Paid Professional Development / Training * Childcare Discount Available * Performance based bonus incentives * Group medical and life insurance options; 401K * Professional development & career advancement opportunities

*Essential Functions:*

* Manage the classroom to ensure compliance with all PA State regulations, Celebree School standards, policies and procedures. * Plan and implement developmentally, age-appropriate lesson plans in a safe, nurturing learning environment in accordance with the Celebree School curriculum; ensure that the activities of lesson plans are clearly delegated and communicated to all staff involved; maintain open and effective communication with teaching team members * Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, families and visitors; maintain attractive classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly. * Communicates effectively with caregivers, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings; create a Daily Report for children that provides caregivers with information about their child’s day; engage in open communication with caregivers to promote happy transitions. * Counsels children as needed using Conscious Discipline and appropriate behavior management techniques.

*Education & Experience*

* Have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, meet PA State requirements to be a Lead Teacher * Be engaging, dynamic and passionate about early learning & child development * Have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of behavioral and developmental stages of children to successfully manage a classroom * Possess strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills * Have a proven ability for taking initiative; display patience and flexibility; find excitement in everyday challenges and be solution driven * Value an environment of authenticity, accountability and integrity * Work well as a member of a collaborative team focused on positive outcomes and easily build a professional relationship with parents and teammates * Be driven to give his or her best each day while working to protect, educate and nurture children

*Schedule*

* 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday

*Ability to commute/relocate*

* Fishtown, Philadelphia

*Be a part of a teaching team that makes a difference everyday! Become a teacher at the Celebree School of Philadelphia-Fishtown, where we grow people BIG and small!* *That's the Celebree difference!*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Parental leave * Professional development assistance * Referral program Schedule: * 8 hour shift * After school * Day shift * Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate: * Philadelphia, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience: * Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: * Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person