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Job Title: Pre-K Counts Teacher
Location: Fort Washington, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (10-month position)
Additional hours may be available
Join Our Team at Play & Learn!
Play & Learn is seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our Pre-K Counts classroom in Fort Washington, PA. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of a supportive team while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young children and their families.
Play & Learn is proud to be one of the few early childhood organizations in Montgomery County to offer the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Pre-K Counts program, a free, high-quality early learning experience for qualifying families. Our program uses a curriculum aligned with state and local standards to prepare children for success in kindergarten and beyond.
At Play & Learn, we follow our core values to Build Community, Elevate Play, and Optimize Well-Being, and these values are reflected in everything we do.
What You’ll Do:
- Meet the individual needs of each child while providing the highest quality care
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with our curriculum
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Support children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development
- Foster creativity through art, music, and play-based learning
- Promote a multicultural and welcoming learning environment
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members
- Participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education (with ECE focus), or a related field
- PA Instructional I Certification in Early Childhood Education
- Previous experience working with young children
- A positive, reliable team player with a genuine passion for early childhood education
What We Offer:
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Continuing Education Support
- Childcare Discount
Play & Learn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability,
Pay: $45,000.00 - $51,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Instructional I Certification in PK-4 (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Washington, PA 19034 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $51,000