Preschool Teacher

Harbor House Preschool is seeking a preschool teacher to join our team. Our school is a dual licensed program with the Department of Human Services and by the Department of Education. Harbor House has delivered early childhood education to Altoona and the greater central PA region for over 44 years. We are seeking someone who is caring, loving, and willing to nurture our children through their early educational development in a safe and encouraging learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Contributes to teaching 3-5 year olds
• Displays a passion for developing preschool-age appropriate educational activities
• Maintains a positive mindset toward child learning and social-emotional development
• Works efficiently from lesson plans and believes children can excel from the lesson
• Facilitates problem solving skills
• Invests in the children's well-being, health, and safety
• Manages small and large group of students in a classroom setting
• Adheres to all school and state protocols

Work Hours and Benefits

• Open Monday through Friday
• Hours of operation are 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Paid time off after 1 year
• Paid holidays
• Hourly wage discussed in interview and commensurate with experience

Qualifications/Skills

• Desire and ability to work with a diverse array of children
• Ability to organize tasks and manage time
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field
• Previous teaching experience
• CPR and First-Aid training a plus
• FBI fingerprint, criminal history background check, Child Abuse background check, and physical required
• Will participate in mandatory Health and Safety course
• Will participate in Mandatory Reporter class
• 12 hours of continuing education per year

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Harbor House continues to follow all local, state, and federal guidelines for Covid-19 protection and response.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Altoona, PA 16602: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Criminal History Background Check (Preferred)
• Child Abuse Background Check (Preferred)

Work Location: One location