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Lead Teacher

The White House Day Care Center

Job Description

Job Description:\n\nPosition Summary Resumen del Puesto The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of one classroom's program: planning curriculum, observing and assessing children, partnering with families, and mentoring co-teachers. The Lead Teacher sets the tone and ensures every child has a safe, nurturing, and developmentally rich day. El Maestro(a) Líder es responsable de todos los aspectos del programa de un aula: planificar el currículo, observar y evaluar a los niños, aliarse con las familias y mentorear a co-maestros. El Maestro Líder marca el tono y asegura que cada niño tenga un día seguro, nutritivo y rico en desarrollo. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Deberes y Responsabilidades Esenciales Child Safety & Supervision (Non-Negotiable) Seguridad y Supervisión de los Niños (No Negociable) • Maintain visual and auditory supervision of assigned children at all times Mantener supervisión visual y auditiva de los niños asignados en todo momento • Enforce PA staff-to-child ratios; never leave children unsupervised Hacer cumplir las proporciones personal-niño de PA; nunca dejar a los niños sin supervisión • Follow all health, safety, handwashing, diapering, and sanitation procedures Seguir todos los procedimientos de salud, seguridad, lavado de manos, cambio y sanitización • Administer medications only with proper authorization and documentation Administrar medicamentos solo con autorización y documentación apropiadas • Conduct daily health check upon each child's arrival Realizar revisión diaria de salud a la llegada de cada niño • Lead classroom's response during fire drills, lockdowns, and emergencies Liderar la respuesta del aula durante simulacros de incendio, encierros y emergencias Curriculum & Teaching Currículo y Enseñanza • Write and implement weekly lesson plans aligned with PA Early Learning Standards and WHDC's curriculum framework Escribir e implementar planes semanales alineados con los Estándares de Aprendizaje Temprano de PA y el marco curricular de WHDC • Cover all developmental domains: social-emotional, language/literacy, math, science, physical, creative arts, approaches to learning Cubrir todos los dominios del desarrollo: social-emocional, lenguaje/lectoescritura, matemáticas, ciencia, físico, artes creativas, enfoques al aprendizaje • Set up the classroom environment with well-defined, inviting learning centers Preparar el ambiente del aula con centros de aprendizaje bien definidos y atractivos • Use positive, responsive teaching strategies — no shaming, corporal punishment, or isolation Usar estrategias de enseñanza positivas y receptivas — sin vergüenza, castigo corporal o aislamiento • Individualize instruction for children with IFSPs/IEPs, dual language learners, and diverse abilities Individualizar la instrucción para niños con IFSPs/IEPs, aprendices de dos idiomas y habilidades diversas Observation & Assessment Observación y Evaluación • Complete 3–5 anecdotal records per child per month Completar 3–5 registros anecdóticos por niño por mes • Administer developmental checklists twice per year minimum Administrar listas del desarrollo mínimo dos veces al año • Conduct ASQ-3 screening at recommended intervals and follow up on results Administrar la detección ASQ-3 en los intervalos recomendados y dar seguimiento • Build and maintain a portfolio for every child in the classroom Construir y mantener un portafolio para cada niño en el aula • Use assessment data to inform lesson planning Usar datos de evaluación para informar la planificación Family Partnership Alianza Familiar • Complete daily reports for every child, every day Completar reportes diarios para cada niño, cada día • Write weekly or monthly classroom newsletter Escribir el boletín del aula semanal o mensual • Lead parent-teacher conferences twice per year Liderar conferencias padre-maestro dos veces al año • Communicate in the family's home language when possible; partner with bilingual colleagues as needed Comunicarse en el idioma de la familia cuando sea posible; aliarse con colegas bilingües según sea necesario • Maintain professional, friendly relationships with every family Mantener relaciones profesionales y amigables con cada familia Classroom Team Leadership Liderazgo del Equipo del Aula • Guide co-teachers, assistants, and aides; model best practice Guiar a co-maestros, asistentes y ayudantes; modelar la mejor práctica • Contribute to staff training and center-wide professional development Contribuir a la capacitación del personal y al desarrollo profesional • Build and maintain the Classroom Portfolio each year Construir y mantener el Portafolio del Aula cada año Qualifications — Education & Experience Calificaciones — Educación y Experiencia Must meet PA Group Supervisor qualifications per 55 Pa. Code § 3270.36: Debe cumplir con las calificaciones de Supervisor de Grupo de PA según 55 Pa. Code § 3270.36: • Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field, OR Licenciatura en ECE o campo relacionado, O • Associate's degree in ECE + 1 year classroom experience, OR Asociado en ECE + 1 año de experiencia en aula, O • 60+ college credits with 30 in ECE + 2 years classroom experience, OR 60+ créditos universitarios con 30 en ECE + 2 años de experiencia, O • High school diploma + Child Development Associate (CDA) + 4 years' experience Diploma de secundaria + Asociado en Desarrollo Infantil (CDA) + 4 años de experiencia • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice Conocimiento demostrado de la práctica apropiada para el desarrollo Required Certifications & Clearances (before first day) Certificaciones y Autorizaciones Requeridas (antes del primer día) • PA Acts 34, 151, 114 (FBI) Actos 34, 151, 114 (FBI) de PA • Act 31 Mandated Reporter training Capacitación de Reportero Obligatorio Acta 31 • Pediatric CPR and First Aid RCP Pediátrico y Primeros Auxilios • PA Health Assessment from a physician; TB screening Evaluación de Salud de PA; detección de TB • Active PA PD Registry profile with annual IPDP Perfil activo del PD Registry de PA con IPDP anual Preferred Skills Habilidades Preferidas • Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred Bilingüe inglés/español fuertemente preferido • Experience with Keystone STARS and CACFP Experiencia con Keystone STARS y CACFP • Familiarity with parent communication apps (Brightwheel, ClassDojo) Familiaridad con apps de comunicación con padres (Brightwheel, ClassDojo) What We Offer Lo Que Ofrecemos • Competitive pay aligned to a published role-based salary scale Salario competitivo alineado con una escala salarial publicada basada en el rol • Step raises every 6 months of continuous service Aumentos por antigüedad cada 6 meses de servicio continuo • Pay bumps for credentials (CDA, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's) Aumentos por credenciales (CDA, Asociado, Bachillerato, Maestría) • Bilingual stipend for verified English/Spanish speakers Estipendio bilingüe para hablantes verificados de inglés/español • Paid time off accruing by tenure (3 to 10 days/year) Tiempo libre pagado acumulado por antigüedad (3 a 10 días/año) • Paid holidays for full-time employees Días feriados pagados para empleados de tiempo completo • Bereavement and jury duty leave Licencia por duelo y servicio de jurado • Paid time for required professional development (24+ hours/year) Tiempo pagado para desarrollo profesional requerido (24+ horas/año) • Clear career ladder from Aide to Director with transparent growth path Escalera profesional clara desde Ayudante hasta Director con camino de crecimiento transparente • Direct deposit, friendly small-business culture, family-owned since 2006 Depósito directo, cultura amigable de pequeña empresa, propiedad familiar desde 2006 How to Apply Cómo Aplicar To apply for this position, submit a resume and three professional references to either center: Para aplicar a este puesto, entregue su currículum y tres referencias profesionales en cualquier centro: • 726 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 — View phone number on ziprecruiter.comView email address on ziprecruiter.com 726 Washington St, Reading, PA 19601 — View phone number on ziprecruiter.comView email address on ziprecruiter.com • 336 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19602 — View phone number on ziprecruiter.comView email address on ziprecruiter.com 336 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19602 — View phone number on ziprecruiter.comView email address on ziprecruiter.com If you already hold current PA clearances (Acts 34, 114, 151) and Mandated Reporter (Act 31), please bring copies. If not, we will guide you through obtaining them. Si ya tiene autorizaciones actuales de PA (Actos 34, 114, 151) y Reportero Obligatorio (Acta 31), por favor traiga copias. Si no, le guiaremos en cómo obtenerlas. Physical Demands Demandas Físicas The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Las demandas físicas descritas representan las requeridas para realizar las funciones esenciales. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para permitir que personas con discapacidades realicen las funciones esenciales. • Frequently lift children up to 40 lbs and assist with larger children; occasionally lift supplies up to 50 lbs Frecuentemente levantar niños de hasta 40 libras y asistir a niños más grandes; ocasionalmente levantar suministros de hasta 50 libras • Sit on the floor, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and move quickly throughout the day Sentarse en el piso, estar de pie, inclinarse, agacharse, gatear, arrodillarse y moverse rápidamente durante el día • Visual and auditory acuity to supervise children at all times (near and far) Agudeza visual y auditiva para supervisar niños en todo momento (cerca y lejos) • Ability to respond quickly to emergencies (run, lift, evacuate children) Capacidad para responder rápidamente a emergencias (correr, levantar, evacuar niños) • Tolerance for noise, cleaning supplies, bodily fluids, and infection exposure Tolerancia al ruido, productos de limpieza, fluidos corporales y exposición a infecciones Work Environment Ambiente de Trabajo • Indoor classroom with children; outdoor playground in varied weather Aula interior con niños; patio al aire libre en clima variado • Noise level varies from quiet (nap time) to loud (active play) El nivel de ruido varía de tranquilo (siesta) a alto (juego activo) • Exposure to common childhood illnesses Exposición a enfermedades infantiles comunes • Fast-paced and requires emotional resilience Ritmo rápido y requiere resiliencia emocional Equal Employment Opportunity Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo White House Day Care is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and fit with our mission. White House Day Care es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por raza, color, religión, sexo (incluyendo embarazo, orientación sexual e identidad de género), origen nacional, edad, discapacidad, información genética, estatus de veterano o cualquier otra característica protegida por ley. Las decisiones de contratación se basan en calificaciones, experiencia y ajuste con nuestra misión.

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