Drueding Center, located at 4th and Master Street in Philadelphia, partners with families experiencing homelessness to support them to build skills to heal from trauma, restore hope, and end the cycle of homelessness through a trauma informed and housing first approach. This work is accomplished through three interrelated departments – Residential Services, Community Services and Child Care.

Drueding Childcare Center provides high quality (4A Keystone STARS) to children from transitional housing program and the local community. Our Center offers full-day year-round early childhood education in five developmentally appropriate classrooms for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years (including one PHLpreK classroom).

SUMMARY OF JOB: The Head Teacher is responsible to teach, guide and supervise children 6 weeks to 5 years using a trauma informed approach and accordance with NAEYC, Keystone STARS and DHS guidelines. As a Head teacher, you’ll plan and implement lesson based on the Creative Curriculum and the PA Early Learning Standards; execute best practices in creating healthy, safe, positive learning climates; and collaborate with parents and an assistant teacher to prepare each child for educational success. Must be able to conduct appropriate and fair assessment, and develop lesson plans that incorporate activities that address all developmental domains.

REQUIREMENTS:

According to PA regulation 3270.35 a group supervisor shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:

• 1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education OR
• 2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relating field such as Elementary Education, Child Development and Special Education, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education such as early childhood development, early literacy and assessment for young children and one year's experience working with children.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person