Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher (Full-time)

Head Start Teacher

A great opportunity to be part of a collaborative work environment with excellent employee benefit plan options, PSERS pension plan and a flexible, school calendar work schedule. Please note the salary for this role ranges from $33,718 to $38,069 depending on level of education.

Job Summary: The Teacher plans, implements, and supervises all classroom activities. The Teacher makes social service referrals and shares responsibility for parent involvement in the program. The Teacher works in collaboration with other Head Start team members to support the goals of the program. The position caseload, and/or center location may be reassigned as deemed necessary for program operations. This position is not eligible for remote work, telecommuting, or off-site work arrangements.

Regular attendance and on-site presence

Supervises and coordinates all aspects of assigned classroom in accordance with federal and state guidelines including, but not limited to, the Head Start Program Performance Standards

Plans for and delivers high quality instruction designed to meet individual student needs

Actively supervises children at all times

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of child development

Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships with all stakeholders (children, families, colleagues, administrators, community)

Implements high quality formative and summative assessment techniques

Creates a community of learners resulting in a positive classroom culture

Engages families in their child's instructional program

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This classroom operates as part of the Head Start Year-Round Program. This position offers the opportunity for additional days and hours during the summer months, in addition to the 10 month, 190-day calendar. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Travel: Travel or transport may be expected for this position.

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required. Bachelors Degree or PA teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or a related field is beneficial.

Knowledge and skills in the field of early childhood development. Knowledge of various service resources in the community. Knowledge of the state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements. Knowledge of local resources, languages and customs.

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Lower Southampton Early Learning Center-SchoolAge & HS & PKC 7 School Lane Langhorne 19053