OVERVIEW:
Drueding Center, located at 4th and Master Street in Philadelphia, partners with families experiencing homelessness to support them to build skills to heal from trauma, restore hope, and end the cycle of homelessness through a trauma informed and housing first approach. This work is accomplished through three interrelated departments – Residential Services, Community Services and Child Care.
Drueding Childcare Center provides high quality (4A Keystone STARS) to children from transitional housing program and the local community. Our Center offers full-day year-round early childhood education in five developmentally appropriate classrooms for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years (including one PHLpreK classroom).
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Head Teacher is responsible to teach, guide and supervise children 6 weeks to 5 years using a trauma informed approach and accordance with NAEYC, Keystone STARS and DHS guidelines. As a Head teacher, you’ll plan and implement lesson based on the Creative Curriculum and the PA Early Learning Standards; execute best practices in creating healthy, safe, positive learning climates; and collaborate with parents and an assistant teacher to prepare each child for educational success. Must be able to conduct appropriate and fair assessment, and develop lesson plans that incorporate activities that address all developmental domains.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
According to PA regulation 3270.35 a group supervisor shall have attained one of the following qualification levels:
1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education.
2. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relating field such as Elementary Education, Child Development and Special Education, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education such as early childhood development, early literacy and assessment for young children and one year's experience working with children.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.