Temporary Pre-K Teacher (1 Year) - Washington, PA

*This is a temporary position, beginning 08/04/2025-07/13/2026*

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education with a current Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education or a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field with a current Pennsylvania teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education

WORK WEEK:

• Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 4:00PM

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Regular and reliable attendance is essential.


• Follow designated curriculum (i.e., Creative Curriculum and others).


• Actively interact with children during scheduled activities.


• Be flexible and responsive to the needs of children and parents and supervisors directives.


• Organize the environment, plan appropriate daily schedule, use transition times for learning, etc.


• Involve parents in the program.


• Prepare for and complete parent/teacher conferencing.


• Complete and submit child outcomes and observations as required (e.g., completion of data input of children’s developmental information into cc.net).

• Provide child centered activities (e.g., large and small group developmentally appropriate activities).


• Prepare individualized program to provide for children’s individual developmental needs.


• Utilize developmentally appropriate learning materials.


• Provide learning activities for all children for the following goals as per the Creative Curriculum and Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards: social/emotional development, physical development, cognitive development, language development.


• Complete required environmental and developmental screenings/assessments.


• Ensure a safe environment.


• Sanitize classroom items regularly.


• Facilitate appropriate transition activities including parents and school district personnel.


• Ensure safety for any scheduled field trips.


• Submission of all reports to supervisor as per established timelines.


• Comply with all Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements for continued education, including timeline in obtaining Level II certification as defined by the PA Pre-K Grant.


• Attend all scheduled trainings and meetings (out-of-town travel may be required).


• Follow agency policies and procedures.


• Promote community awareness of the Pre-K Program and assist in the recruitment of eligible children.


• Follow procedure for mandated reporting of all suspected child abuse and maintain confidentiality.


• Order, inventory and maintain current classroom supplies, materials and equipment on an on-going basis.


• Provide information to families on community events, parent education classes and other items of importance.


• Promote children’s physical and nutritional health and well-being.


• Responsible for day to day classroom activities as per the Pennsylvania Department of Education, PA Pre-K Grant and the agency’s policies and procedures.