Job Title: Pre-K Counts Classroom Assistant Teacher

Location:  Pottstown

Centers: Pottstown Center

Summary

As part of the Pre-K Counts state funded high quality Pre-K program, Montgomery Early Learning Center has a Pre-K Counts Classroom Assistant Teacher position at the Pottstown Center located at 150 N. Hanover Street, Pottstown, PA 19464

This is a full-time position with benefits. Montgomery Early Learning Centers benefit package is very competitive.

Qualifications

·        Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with 2 years experience working with preschool children.

Duties include but are not limited to supporting the head teacher in:

·         Developing and maintaining records and reports as requested by federal, state and local agencies and by the Agency

·         Completing and maintaining children's records as appropriate

·         Recruiting new families

·         Maintaining a high level of satisfaction with currently enrolled families

·         Interpreting the Pre-K Counts and MELC program to outside agencies, organizations, and groups including parents, as appropriate

·         Developing and administering the center's program objectives and activities

·         Maintaining child/staff ratios

·         Participating in regularly scheduled staff meetings

·         Participating in MELC in-service and outside training programs

·         Participating in fund raising activities

·         Maintaining appropriate standards of confidentiality at all times in regard to center, staff, children and family matters

·         Inventorying and maintaining all classroom/center supplies, furniture, materials and equipment

·         Maintaining the physical plant in compliance with DPW regulations to insure sanitation and the safety of the children and staff

·         Participating in transportation arrangements, as necessary

·         Participating in the plan for licensing and monitors' visits

·         Reporting suspected cases of child abuse to the appropriate staff

·         Fulfilling any other duties/responsibilities as required for the successful operation of the center.

·         Must be physically capable of performing tasks which may include, but are not limited to, lifting, carrying, supporting, and otherwise caring for children - infant through school age.

Applicants should send resumes as a Word Document attachment to SWOOLLEY@MELC.ORG or fax to 610-617-7987.

It is the policy of Montgomery Early Learning Centers to recruit, and to enroll children and hire staff without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, handicap, age or national origin.