Preschool Teachers at Brownstone Learning Academy are individuals passionate about education and working with children to build a foundation for lifelong success. In each classroom, Preschool teachers create an environment that encourages learning and growth through group and individual learning. Each teacher will be supporting the implementation of 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.

• Engaging with children to support development and learning in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Enhancing social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-specific manipulatives, activities, and language experiences for children.
• Preparing and implementing classroom lesson plans linked to child outcomes, program development, and classroom routines/schedules.
• Supporting children's self-help skills and development.
• Completing all program required documentation, daily attendance and meal participation reports.
• Maintaining daily communication with families using multiple programs approved channels of communication.
• Maintaining confidentiality as it pertains to program, staff, and families.
• Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child's health, skills, behavior, growth, and development.
• Ensuring general classroom management, organization, cleanliness, and maintenance.
• Remaining compliant with all state licensing requirements as they pertain to health, safety, and professional requirements.

• MUST HAVE State mandated 45-hour DCF Childcare Facility Training.
• MUST HAVE Current Child Development Associate credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition or Staff Credential
• In the absence of Current Child Development Associate credential, at least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Pre-K Elementary or Early Childhood Special Education, and/or with the ability to achieve a CDA Credential within 2 years of hire for Assistant Teacher positions.
• Experience and knowledge in Early Childhood Education program and teaching standards, including code of ethics - NAEYC standards preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to effectively work with low-income families preferred.
• Ability to physically interact with children (e.g., talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, etc.) and lift and or move items of up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Comfortability with technology including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and /or willingness to learn.
• Commitment to the mission and values of BLA and demonstrated high degree of integrity as all BLA staff are role models for students.
• U.S. work authorization and successful completion of pre-employment background checks and clearances.

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Fire Extinguisher Certification
• Associate degree in early childhood education, Child Development, Pre-K Elementary Education, or Early Childhood Special Education (bachelor's degree preferred). List C certification in the PA ECE Career Pathway preferred for Associate and Lead Teacher positions.

• $500 Sign on Bonus
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 401k
• Health insurance