Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Countryside Daycare & Preschool is seeking qualified and dedicated staff who enjoy working with children for our family-owned and operated Keystone STAR 4 center in Cresco!

Basic Requirements:

High School Diploma (Associate degree or CDA preferred, and will have a higher starting salary)

2 years + experience working with children

Health assessment with a TB test

Criminal Background Check

Child Abuse History Clearance

FBI Fingerprint Clearance

NSOR Clearance

2 Letters of reference

Pediatric CPR/First Certification (Preferred to start but will train)

Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred to start but will train)

Health and Safety Basics Training (Preferred to start but will train)

Fire Safety Training (Preferred to start but will train)

If you are passionate about creating a nurturing environment for children to thrive with an organization that is devoted to helping kiddos learn and grow– let's connect!

What you’ll do As an early childhood teacher, you will help to create a safe space where children can explore and learn with hands-on activities. Day to day you’ll:

Assist with implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum (we use Funnydaffer)

Create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning and growth

Maintain a safe and clean classroom, adhering to health and safety guidelines

Attend training sessions to stay current with best practices in early childhood education

What you need to thrive in this role A love for working with children, flexibility to assist where needed, and a willingness to learn.

Additional needs include:

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of childcare experience

Skills required: A positive attitude, patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with children are a must! Additionally, excellent communication skills with both children and adults, a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, organizational skills, cleanliness, and attention to detail

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs., kneel, move, and exercise with the children, stand for long periods, and pass a health screening

Location: Our classroom is located at 133 Golf Drive, Cresco

Schedule: We are open Monday-Friday (except major holidays) from 6:30am-6:00pm. Currently, we have hours available from 8:30am-5:30pm (with a 1hr lunch).

Additional Expectations

Follow daily feeding/eating schedules (posted in classroom)

Assist in potty training

Follow daily schedule (posted in classroom)

Inform Center Director of any problems that arise with discipline, staff, illness, supplies, or room maintenance

Attend staff meetings, trainings, and other mandatory staff functions

Straighten classroom and clean toys and appliances before leaving each day

Follow guidelines for DPW and Keystone Stars

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Cresco, PA 18326 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Cresco, PA 18326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person