Teacher I

Job Description

Job Description

Come Join Us at SPIN!

We Are Currently Seeking Teachers

Did you know that our benefits start immediately after your completion of training and are only $5 per pay for employee only coverage?

A Teacher supports each child and their family’s development toward full participation across all settings. The Teacher enhances a nurturing, supportive and developmentally appropriate environment to children and their families in a variety of settings.

Accountabilities of a Teacher  

• Utilizes positive approaches and proactive strategies to guide children’s behaviors, diffuses situations or safety intervenes, in accordance with SPIN’s policies and procedures.
• Assists children to have the best possible health by caring for their hygiene, diapering and toileting needs by teaching skills and/or providing families with supports and information on healthy lifestyles.
• Assures the child receives all prescribed medication as per the medication administration policy and documents all medication administration according to protocols as required.
• Completes daily attendance and meal counts.
• Participates in Emergency Preparedness Procedures and completing safety checks as applicable.
• Assures children receive sixty minutes of outdoor or gross motor activities daily.
• Communicates positively, sensitively and effectively with children family members and co-workers by using person first language, confidentiality and ethical practices.
• Encourages family involvement and enhance family connections by utilizing the Remind Application, email, calendars, family activity days and conferences.
• Develops weekly lesson plan and individualized goals for the children using the SPIN’s approved curriculum and in accordance to the PA Learning Standards.
• Completes assessment tools on children covering all developmental areas of learning to gather data to determine a child’s outcomes, needs, preferences and assists families on an ongoing basis with transitional needs of all children and families.

The tools you need:  

• High School Diploma -$17.25
• Holds a current CDA Certificate from the Council for Professional Recognition, Current School Age Credential, 9 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Credits- $17.50

SPIN Offers Benefits to Their Employees Who Work 30+ Hours. These Benefits Include:

• Full medical benefits only $5 per pay – free Dental & Vision coverage
• 40 hour employees earn 3 weeks PTO in their first year
• 1 cultural holiday of your choice on us
• Tuition Reimbursement, Health Reimbursement Account & Childcare Discount
• Retirement plan with biannual employer match
• Up to $500 yearly in Wellness plan rewards
• Longevity & referral bonuses and much more!

Additional Perks:

• Spin pays for all classroom learning materials and supplies
• SPIN participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• We participate in Act 48: Apply your SPIN trainings to maintain your certification

SPIN is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SPIN does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.”