ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania
Head Start Lead Teacher / $53K-$80K per year / Philadelphia, PA Must Haves:Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor’s Degree or graduate-level work that includes coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education. Minimum of 1-3 years of experience as a lead teacher in a preschool setting.Knowledge of PA keys and Better Kid CareStrong understanding of child development, emergent curriculum, and play-based learning.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively interact with children, parents, and staff.Familiarity with state licensing regulations and educational standards.Ability to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations.Ability to secure clearance for PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, FBI, and National Sex Offenders Clearance (required).Hold certification for Infant/Child CPR and First Aid, or the ability to complete the required training within one month of hire. Education: Bachelors Degree Why Us:
Here Are Some Compelling Reasons Why You Should Consider Us As An Employer
At Aspira of PA Inc., we strive to create an inclusive, bi-cultural, multilingual supportive cohesive work environment that values the contributions of every employee. Our school is a remarkable place to work, where your talents, skills, and passion will be recognized and valued. We invite you to join us on our mission to inspire, educate, and empower our students for a bright future.
Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We offer competitive compensation & full health and medical benefits packages, costing only 1% of salary. This reflects the value we place on our employees' expertise and dedication. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package with sign-on bonuses and additional monetary allotments, including healthcare, retirement plans, professional development funding, and other employee perks. We are the largest employer in our community!
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and cultural understanding. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.
Professional Growth and Development: We are committed to our employee's professional growth and development. We provide opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs to ensure that our staff members have the resources and support needed to enhance their skills and advance their careers. We invest 100% of the budget into the classroom.
Opportunities for Advancement: We are committed to recognizing and promoting talent from within our organization. We provide opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and internal promotions, enabling our employees to grow and advance their careers within our organization.
Engaged and Supportive Leadership: Our leadership team is dedicated to creating an environment where employees feel valued, heard, and supported. We encourage open dialogue, feedback, and collaboration at all levels of the organization. We provide a robust onboarding program, with assigned content co-teachers. All special education program services are staffed and provided onsite.
Are you passionate about early childhood education and excited to foster the growth and development of young learners?
Join our team at Pequeños Pasos de ASPIRA, where we're seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Head Start Lead Teacher to create an engaging and nurturing learning environment for our preschoolers.
Pasos was recently awarded its fourth star from Keystone STARS, the rating agency for Pre-K providers from Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement creative and age-appropriate lesson plans that align with our curriculum and educational philosophy.Foster a positive classroom environment that encourages exploration, curiosity, and positive social interactions.Create opportunities for hands-on learning, imaginative play, and skill-building activities.Build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, promoting open communication and collaboration.Analyze Child assessment data to plan, monitor progress, and individualize. Also, align assessment with instructional goals and standards and use assessment results to monitor progress and adjust instruction in literacy, mathematics, and science Establish positive and productive relationships with families, building rapport and trust, by keeping positive communication with families and responding to concerns with professional and cultural sensitivity.
About Us
WHO WE ARE
In 1961, Dr. Antonia Pantoja and a group of Puerto Rican educators and professionals created ASPIRA (the Spanish word for "aspire") to address Puerto Rican youth's exceedingly high dropout rate and low educational attainment. They were convinced that the only way to free the Puerto Rican community from poverty and promote its full development was by focusing on the education of young people and developing their leadership potential, self-esteem, and pride in their cultural heritage.
The ASPIRA Association is currently the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to Hispanic education in the United States, with nine (9) national affiliates.
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania was formed in 1969 and primarily served the North Philadelphia community, the third-largest Puerto Rican population outside of Puerto Rico. To address the low academic attainment of youth in Philadelphia, ASPIRA began its hallmark Leadership Development program in 1969, which is still active in several schools today.
Fast forward to today, ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania operates a variety of community programs, after-school programs, summer camps, and an early childhood educational development program called Pequenos Pasos de ASPIRA. The work of ASPIRA schools as a charter management organization began when ASPIRA founded Eugenio Maria de Hostos charter school in 1998. ASPIRA has since founded two other schools and has been given the privilege of managing two more by the School District of Philadelphia, totaling the operation of five charter schools.
What We Do
LEADERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania operates primarily in the Philadelphia communities like Hunting Park, Olney, and Kensington. As some of Philadelphia’s most impoverished areas, each of these neighborhoods faces enormous socio-economic challenges, which bring about high levels of crime, poor public health, and a range of other issues burdening families.
ASPIRA, Inc. of Pennsylvania believes in education through leadership and its fundamental determinant in the mission to inspire growth and improvement in future generations. With the right attitude, knowledge, and resources, every member of each community has the potential to become a leader. As we continue to invest in the education and leadership development of the youth, we are confident these children will have the necessary tools to find more and more opportunities for success.
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APPLY Benefits:HealthcareDentalVisionPaid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Sick DaysLife InsuranceLong-term DisabilityShort-term Disability403(b)PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Head Start Teacher, Location:Chester, PA-19013
