Are you looking for a rewarding job in child care? Join our team of high quality child care providers at our STARS 2 ELCA center!!

Compensation is based on credentials and experience.

We participate in T.E.A.C.H. (T*eacher Education And Compensation Helps) Early Childhood® Pennsylvania Scholarship Program, thatoffers early learning professionals a debt-free higher education, supporting them while they work to become stronger teachers and earn thriving wages. By building a more educated and fairly compensated workforce, T.E.A.C.H. raises the quality of care and education that Pennsylvania’s youngest children receive—setting them on a path to future learning and success.*

We also are participating in First Up's Learn And Earn program: www.firstup.org/learn-and-earn/. This program makes it much easier and more comfortable for teachers to earn their associates or bachelors degrees at no cost to themselves.

Make a positive difference in the lives of children. As an educator with Early Learning Children’s Academy, you receive a rewarding work environment, competitive salary, benefits, and continual education and training. Our dedication to high-quality childcare and participation in Keystone Stars allow us to help our educators with tuition assistance as you work to advance your education in early childhood development.

Make sure to ask us about the generous benefits, including the signing bonus and discount on child care costs, that we offer along with our rewarding early childhood development jobs!

Responsibilities & Tasks

As a Teacher with Early Learning Children’s Academy, you’ll be responsible for the care of children. You’ll need to be friendly, compassionate and have lots of energy. Present learning opportunities in a stress-free, safe, and encouraging environment for youngsters. Foster the development of communication within your classroom and assess the developmental needs of the children in your classroom continually. You’ll also be responsible for the supervision of the children under your care, develop and execute lesson-plans, be a leader in the classroom, and communicate effectively with parents and staff. We take the education of children very seriously, and we expect you to as well, but that doesn’t mean that learning isn’t fun – it is! You must follow all our policies, complete any assigned tasks, attend all meetings and staff functions, and maintain state regulations and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or related degree, OR
• Associate’s in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or related degree, OR
• Child Development Associate (CDA), OR
• 2 or more years working with children in a classroom environment (while we prefer some child care experience, without at minimum a CDA, two (2) years actual child care experience is state mandated);
• Plus, all of the following:
• Pass a rigorous background check including criminal history, child abuse clearances, and an FBI background check
• Desire to learn while teaching, and enjoy working with children
• Strong time management, leadership, and organizational skills
• High-level written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Completion of CPR and First Aid certification (required)

Upon hire, you will be required to complete Mandated Reporter, DHS, and Keystone Stars trainings.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, PA 19064: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person