Lead Classroom Teacher

Want to make a difference? Come work with us!

Community Services for Children is hiring Lead Classroom Teachers for the Head Start and Pre-K Counts programs. We are looking for experienced, energetic, and caring team members to help us make a difference in the lives of little learners and their families.

Work Environment: We are a large, well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley. Selected numerous times as a Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education. At CSC, we live our values of excellence, integrity, and connection. We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning – and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work/life balance – offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits. Newly hired staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement individualized educational programming and child development principles adhering to mandated regulations within an active project-based classroom setting.

Implement positive behavior supports to encourage the development of self-regulation, social competence, and pro-social behaviors in preschool children aged 3-5 years old.  

Complete screenings as well as formative and summative assessments for each child. 

Partner with each child’s family to ensure a collaborative educational experience. 

Work flexible hours including evenings to meet family and program needs.

Supervise, develop, and evaluate Assistant Teacher.

Requirements:

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

OR advanced degree in any subject with coursework equivalent to an ECE-related major

OR Active Level 1 PK-4 certification

Three years preschool classroom experience.

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.

Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Ability to lift and carry 20 lbs.

Reliable transportation.

All CSC team members are required to complete their state and federal clearances prior to start. Some roles require also a physical and TB exam.

Benefits:

Full Time

Low cost/rich benefit plans

Paid leave for sick days, personal days, and holidays

Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan

Part Year: 6-8 weeks off over summer (generally following a school year calendar)

Lead Teachers are an integral part of our education team and provide the framework for success within their classrooms. Lead Teachers may have a classroom placement or act as substitutes providing critical coverage throughout our program area.

Want to learn more and discover how you can be a part of our mission, and contribute to the success of children and the Lehigh Valley community? Apply today!

*Due to a high volume of applicants, only resumes listing the related degree/education and experience will be considered.