Company:
Redeemer Health
Location: Jenkintown
Closing Date: 18/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
SUMMARY OF JOB:
The Head Teacher supports the Director by helping to create a warm, nurturing and safe environment for the children. Assist in the development and coordination of activities to improve the overall care and quality of education for the children. The Head Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Head Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
As a catholic health system, rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer, we Care, Comfort and Heal following the example of Jesus, proclaiming the hope God offers in the midst of human struggle. Therefore, we provide high quality care for children and their families, comfort them in times of strife, and help them to learn using the mission and values of the Sisters of Holy Redeemer.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education OR
A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with 12-18 ECE credits.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relating field such as Child Development and Special Education, including 12-18 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 OR
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education and 2 years experience
AA/BA/BS in an unrelated field with 30 ECE credits
Criminal History, Child Abuse Clearance, National Registry of Sex Offenders Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting
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.
The Head Teacher supports the Director by helping to create a warm, nurturing and safe environment for the children. Assist in the development and coordination of activities to improve the overall care and quality of education for the children. The Head Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Head Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
CONNECTING TO MISSION:
As a catholic health system, rooted in the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Redeemer, we Care, Comfort and Heal following the example of Jesus, proclaiming the hope God offers in the midst of human struggle. Therefore, we provide high quality care for children and their families, comfort them in times of strife, and help them to learn using the mission and values of the Sisters of Holy Redeemer.
RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education OR
A bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with 12-18 ECE credits.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relating field such as Child Development and Special Education, including 12-18 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 OR
Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education and 2 years experience
AA/BA/BS in an unrelated field with 30 ECE credits
Criminal History, Child Abuse Clearance, National Registry of Sex Offenders Clearance and FBI Fingerprinting
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.
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