Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Kindergarten Co-Teacher

Are you a lifelong learner? Is the sound of a child’s laugh music to your ears? Do you enjoy partnering with adults and children in hands-on learning experiences? If you are curious about any of these questions, come grow with us at Carriage House Children’s Center.

Carriage House Children’s Center is an exemplary, accredited child care center located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Dedicated to nurturing the lives of children and their families in an early learning environment that values exploration, problem solving, and each child’s natural curiosity as the foundation for life-long learning, we are seeking highly-motivated teachers to grow and join our teaching teams. The ideal candidate for these positions values the importance of building strong relationships with children, understands how young children learn and develop, and is dedicated to creating a nurturing learning environment for every child. If you have previous experience working with young children and are interested in joining our inclusive learning community where all families, children and staff feel welcome and respected, we encourage you to apply today.

Job Type: Kindergarten Co-Teacher, full-time position available

Rewards:

· $1,000 New Hire/Retention bonus

· Costs for obtaining new clearances, physical & TB test covered by Carriage House

· Competitive pay range of $18 - $21/hour

· Annual Bonus pay

· Eight-hour workday with paid break, Monday through Friday schedule

· Holiday, vacation and PTO pay

· Health, vision and dental insurance

· Short-term, accident and critical illness insurances

· Retirement tax-deferred annuity

· Tuition assistance

· Participates in Student Loan Forgiveness Program

· Employee-child discount

· Free parking

· Ongoing mentoring and training

· Employee Assistance Fund to support employees when facing financial difficulties

Requirements:

· Candidates must have a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education with a PA certification to teach Pre-K through fourth grade.

· Act 33/34, FBI and NSOR clearances and physical/TB test

· Proficient computer skills with the ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and the Internet

Responsibilities:

· Follow best practices for keeping children healthy and safe in Center-based care, following all licensing and regulatory policies and procedures related to PA Department of Human Services (DHS), Department of Education, Keystone STARS and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

· Supervise children at all times including naptime, mealtime and toileting times

· Use positive, sensitive and consistent encouragement with children

· Develop classroom lesson plans which provide children with a variety of developmentally appropriate and engaging experiences that are responsive to children’s needs

· Apply strong and appropriate classroom management skills

· Engage in professional growth activities to improve professional and personal skills

· Follow all Center policies and/or procedures as written in Job Description, Employee Handbook and Teacher Handbook

Carriage House Children’s Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Please submit a letter of inquiry and resume to chcc@carriagehouse.org, Attn: Debbie Welch.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA Certification to teach Pre-K through 4th grade (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21