Job Description

  Job Title: Early Head Start Teacher
Location: Wonderspring – STAR 4 Pottstown Center (Toddler Classroom)
Pay: $15.75 -17.00 per hour

About the Position
Wonderspring, a nonprofit early childhood education organization, is seeking dedicated team members to support our Early Head Start program (ages 0-3) at our Pottstown Center. We are hiring for both a Co-Teacher and a Float, depending on experience and interest.

Early Head Start Co-Teacher
This role partners with another Co-Teacher to create a nurturing, relationship-based classroom environment.

• Partner with a co-teacher to plan and implement lesson plans and activities
• Share responsibility for all aspects of the classroom, including care, active supervision, and learning experiences.
• Provide responsive caregiving (feeding, diapering, sleep routines)
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
• Observe and document children’s development
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment

Early Head Start Float
This role provides flexible support across two classrooms, helping ensure consistent care and coverage throughout the center.

• Support two Early Head Start classrooms throughout the day
• Assist with daily routines, including caregiving and active supervision
• Step into the classrooms to maintain ratios and continuity of care
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (or willingness to earn it with a free course)
• 2+ years of experience working with children, infants and toddlers preferred
• Strong teamwork and flexibility
• Ability to keep information private
• Basic knowledge of childcare rules
• Must meet all required clearances and health checks

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Childcare tuition discount
• Pet insurance discount

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.  

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Flexible hours

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