Therapeutic Classroom Teacher

Company: Community Services for Children
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Therapeutic Classroom Teacher Pay Rate: $19.48 to $24.34/hr Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 52 Community Services for Children is seeking Therapeutic Teachers for our premiere Therapeutic Program for high risk Infants/Toddlers and their families. Join CSC in implementing a leading edge Early Head Start therapeutic program that restores the effects of maltreatment in drug/alcohol impacted children. CSC is a well-established, high performing organization located in the heart of the Leigh Valley. Selected as a 2015 and 2017 Top Workplace, CSC is a leader in early childhood education.Job Responsibilities: * Implement individualized quality care to infants and toddlers meeting the Head Start Program Standards, NAEYC Accreditation Standards and PA Learning Standards for Early Childhood.* Ensure the use of Early Head Start educational philosophy, approach and curriculum within a primary care model.* Build nurturing, responsive relationships with infants and toddlers in a therapeutic classroom setting.* Maintain an integrated classroom environment that meets the needs of infants and toddlers.* Implement a developmental, child centered approach that is sensitive to the needs of high risk children and their families.* Complete ongoing developmental assessment, observation and individualized planning.* Partner with teachers, families and community partners to provide high quality care and services to children.* Supervise, develop and evaluate Assistant Teachers.Job Requirements:Job Requirements:* Minimum of Associates Degree required in Early Childhood Education, Bachelors preferred.* Three years' experience working with infants and toddlers in an early education setting.* Strong communication and leadership skills.* Ability to organize and maintain records, basic computer skills.* Able to lift and carry 50 lbs.Benefits:* Full Time.* Choice of two medical plans.* Choice of two dental plans.* Paid leave for vacation, sick, and personal days.* 12 Paid holidays.* Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan.

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