The Lead Teacher at CHS is an individual passionate about education, and excited about working with children to further their educational and emotional growth. The Lead Teacher enjoys being in the classroom and creating a love of learning. This individual is responsible for implementing and supporting the early childhood classroom curriculum and assessment process, involving families in classroom experiences, and cultivating a classroom environment that represents each child's family culture. This individual is responsible for directing and leading in planning and implementing the daily education program for children. The Lead Teacher reports to the Assistant Director and gives them information should a risk or issue arise. Starting salary is in the range of $48,153 to $56,650 per year, based on expertise.Responsibilities:Preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedulesEnhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for childrenSupervising and providing a safe, nurturing environment for childrenIncluding children and families in the development of classroom experiences, rotate materials, and prepare instructional resources/materials for classroom activities in a timely mannerSupporting children's self-help skills and developmentEnsuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenanceCaring for safety and hygiene of childrenMaintaining daily communication with families using multiple channels of communicationMeeting and communicating with families during designated conference times and as necessaryMaintaining developmental profiles for childrenCollaborating and engaging in a teaming environment with Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers serving as the leader of the classroom teamIn collaboration with the Curriculum & Instruction Coaches, developing a coaching plan to inform professional development and learningRemaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirementsEnsuring all required program documentation and reports are completed accurately and submitted in a timely mannerActing as a role model for child developmentMaintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and familiesQualifications:Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education (Bachelor's Degree Preferred)List C certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway (preferred)3+ years of experience in a similar roleExperience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferredFamiliar with inquiry-based and project approach learning, as well as PBIS strategies preferredDemonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferredComfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learnExcels at engaging with parents/caregivers, including initiating discussions when necessary+Responsible, enthusiastic, and cares about working in a mission-focused organizationWillingness to be held accountable and receive feedbackExceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to influence, lead, and educate teamsAbility to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 poundsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesAbility to proactively identify problems and implement solutionsCommitment to the mission and values of CHS and MHS and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all MHS and CHS staff are considered to be role models for studentsU.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances