Preschool Teacher Chesterbrook Academy (#706), 1000 Manor Dr, Chalfont, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaReq #8319 Thursday, November 14, 2024 Spring Education Group’s Early Childhood Education Divisionincludes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches including our proprietarythat draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods –(Association Montessori Internationale) and(American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish. Summary:As a Preschool Assistant Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will help create, manage, and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and thecollective/individual interest of its staff and student body. Location: 1000 Manor Drive, Chalfont, PA 18914Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm (Monday through Friday)Pay Range: $17.00 to $20.00 per hour (depending on education and experience)Responsibilities:Culture: Positively influence your peers to work toward and meet the school’s vision of excellence. Provides and maintains quality education programs. Ensures successful implementation of approved curriculum.Health & Safety: Prioritizes a safe, clean, and attractive learning environment. Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and internal policies and procedures.Educate, Inspire, Engage: Our Preschool Assistant Teachers are enthusiastic about developing life-long learners, genuinely care about children, and possess the sensitivity and knowledge to understand a child’s individual needs while fostering an inclusive classroom.Relationship Building: Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse educators and administrators. Develop and maintain interpersonal relationships with the families, students, and school community. Minimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age or older.Must be able to carry or lift 25 pounds or less (25-50%) often and 25-50 pounds (10-25%) occasionally. Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position. Ability to successfully pass a state and federal background check.Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students.A minimum of one of the following:High School Diploma or GED AND at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field.High School Diploma or GED AND 15 relevant credits (or CDA) with at least 1 year of experience with children.High School Diploma or GED AND at least two years of experience with children. Mission:We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child's day, inviting them to be a part of the school experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.Benefits include:Beyond Competitive payMedical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany paid life insurance401(k) plan with employer matchPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timeTuition discounts for your childrenFSA plans for both medical and dependent careEducation Reimbursement & PartnershipsCDA ProgramProfessional Development & Teacher In-Service Days*This is not a complete list of job duties. A more detailed Job Description will be provided. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination. Other details Job FunctionEarly Childhood EducationPay TypeHourlyEmployment IndicatorFull TimeMin Hiring Rate$17.00Max Hiring Rate$20.00Required EducationHigh School

Company DescriptionUncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52 schools serving more than 19,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.Job DescriptionThe Apprentice Teacher position provides a unique opportunity for talented individuals with limited or no teaching experience to explore the field of education and to gain hands-on practice and the training necessary to become a successful full-time classroom teacher. Apprentice Teachers will have an opportunity to observe best practices in classroom instruction and education reform from experienced teachers and school leaders at a leading charter management organization. Apprentice Teachers observe and learn from Master Teachers, co-teach with teacher-leaders, provide in-house substitute teaching coverage for teachers, and support teachers with tutoring, grading, and individual or small group student instruction. Depending on school needs and candidate background, Apprentice Teachers may also teach their own class of students, allowing for direct teaching experience within a more limited teaching load. Apprentice Teachers will also assist with a variety of work inside and outside of the classroom, including teaching Enrichment classes, organizing student events, and developing mentoring relationships with students. Through full participation in summer and school-year professional development, as well as regular meetings with an instructional coach, Apprentice Teachers will have many opportunities to gain the experience and support necessary to develop their teaching skills. By the end of the year, Apprentice Teachers will be very strong candidates for full-time teaching positions.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESTeach classes on behalf of Deans and teacher-leaders who are observing other teachers;Provide substitute teaching coverage for teachers within the school;Potentially teach one class or small groups of students;Periodically plan and deliver instruction, gradually taking on more responsibility throughout the year;Develop teaching skills to potentially become a full-time teacher at the school;Support students by providing one-on-one and small group tutoring daily, and small group intervention and student support;Observe Master Teachers in order to improve instructional techniques and classroom management;Meet regularly with a coach to implement feedback on lessons and instruction;Teach or help coordinate an Enrichment class;Assist teachers with instruction, assessments, grading, and other classroom responsibilities;As appropriate, perform all duties expected of classroom teachers, including but not limited to:Implementing curricula and activities to meet academic standards; Designing and implementing assessments that measure progress towards academic standards;Using assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices;Participating in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips;Providing consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior;Serving as an advisor to a small group of students; Helping to co-lead advisory/homeroom in the morning and afternoon;Supervising students during transitions, breakfast, lunch and afterschool; Being accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards;Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues;Participating in an annual three-week staff orientation and training.QualificationsAdditional InformationOur people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our valuesequity, transparency, and clarityto enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role is between $56,000 to $77,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.Other Benefits:Generous paid time off inclusive of sick time and school breaks (spring, winter, and summer) + additional sustainability half days throughout the school yearExtensive, best-in-class training and developmentChoice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plansPre-tax flexible spending and health saving accountsFinancial planning & wellnessNew Jersey Pension program529 college savings programPublic Service Loan Forgiveness application assistanceFinancial planning tools and assistanceDependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discountsPaid leave of absenceFully paid parental leaveFully paid medical leaveAdditional paid Short Term and Long Term Disability insuranceMental health and counseling support + wellness benefitsUncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email .