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Inspire Young Learners. Shape the Future.\nXiente is seeking a passionate, experienced, and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education team.\nThis is more than a teaching position. It's an opportunity to lead a classroom where children develop the academic, social-emotional, and foundational skills necessary for lifelong success.\nAs a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment while partnering with families and colleagues to support every child's growth. We are looking for educators who are committed to excellence, value collaboration, and believe in the power of high-quality early childhood education.\nWhy Join Xiente?\nMake a meaningful impact during the most important years of a child's development.\nLead a classroom where learning, creativity, and exploration are celebrated.\nWork alongside dedicated Early Childhood Education professionals.\nReceive ongoing professional development, coaching, and training opportunities.\nBuild meaningful partnerships with children, families, and your community.\nJoin an organization committed to educational excellence and family empowerment.\nCompetitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.\nPosition Summary\nUnder the supervision of the Center Director, the Lead Teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for preschool-aged children.\nThe Lead Teacher plans and implements high-quality learning experiences, assesses child progress, promotes school readiness, and collaborates with families and support staff to ensure positive outcomes for every child.\nThis position is ideal for an experienced educator who possesses strong classroom leadership skills, a deep understanding of child development, and a passion for helping young children thrive.\nEducational Requirements (Required)\nCandidates Must Possess:\nBachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Special Education, Human Development, Family Studies, or a closely related field with coursework focused on young children.\nCandidates who do not possess a qualifying bachelor's degree will not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nClassroom Leadership & Child Development\nCreate a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.\nFoster positive relationships with children to support confidence, independence, and social-emotional growth.\nImplement developmentally appropriate practices that support the whole child.\nEstablish clear expectations and positive behavior-support strategies.\nMaintain consistent routines and effective classroom management practices.\nProvide individualized support based on children's developmental, educational, and behavioral needs.\nEnsure classrooms remain organized, clean, safe, and welcoming.\nCurriculum & Instruction\nUtilize Creative Curriculum to develop and implement engaging lesson plans and educational experiences.\nAlign instruction with Pennsylvania Learning Standards and the Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).\nCreate hands-on learning opportunities that support: Early Literacy\n Language Development\n Mathematics\n Science & Discovery\n Social Studies\n Problem Solving\n Creative Arts\n Fine Motor Development\n Gross Motor Development\n\nUtilize assessment information and child interests to individualize instruction.\nPromote school readiness through meaningful, play-based learning experiences.\nMaintain classroom environments that support NAEYC, Keystone STARS, ECERS, and CLASS quality standards.\nChild Assessment & Documentation\nConduct ongoing observations and developmental assessments.\nComplete Teaching Strategies GOLD checkpoints and progress monitoring requirements.\nAnalyze assessment data to support individualized learning plans.\nComplete required developmental and social-emotional screenings.\nMaintain accurate and confidential child records, portfolios, and documentation.\nComplete all required reports and data entry within designated timelines.\nIndividualized Support & Inclusion\nSupport children with varying developmental abilities and learning needs.\nImplement strategies outlined within IEPs, IFSPs, and intervention plans.\nAdapt lessons and classroom practices to support individual learning goals.\nCollaborate with support staff and specialists to ensure children receive appropriate services and accommodations.\nParticipate in multidisciplinary meetings and classroom support planning.\nFamily Engagement\nBuild strong, respectful, and culturally responsive relationships with families.\nCommunicate regularly regarding children's development, progress, and classroom experiences.\nConduct required parent-teacher conferences and program visits.\nEncourage family involvement in classroom and program activities.\nPartner with Family Advocates and program staff to support child and family success.\nAddress family concerns professionally and collaboratively.\nCompliance & Program Quality\nEnsure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone STARS requirements, NAEYC standards, licensing regulations, and organizational policies.\nMaintain confidentiality of child, family, and program information.\nFollow all health, safety, sanitation, and supervision procedures.\nMonitor classroom quality and implement continuous improvement practices.\nSupport program-wide school readiness and child outcome goals.\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field required.\nExperience teaching preschool-aged children in a childcare center, preschool, Head Start, Pre-K, or similar Early Childhood Education setting.\nStrong knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.\nExperience developing and implementing lesson plans and educational activities.\nKnowledge of classroom assessments, observations, and individualized instruction.\nExperience supporting children with diverse developmental and learning needs.\nStrong classroom management and leadership abilities.\nExcellent communication and relationship-building skills.\nStrong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with families, colleagues, and support staff.\nAbility to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPennsylvania teaching certification or Early Childhood Education certification.\nExperience in Head Start, Pre-K Counts, preschool, childcare, or other early learning programs.\nExperience utilizing Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.\nFamiliarity with CLASS, ECERS, Keystone STARS, and NAEYC standards.\nExperience working with IEPs, IFSPs, and inclusion practices.\n Bilingual English/Spanish skills are welcomed but are not required.\nCPR and First Aid certification.\nWhat We're Looking For\nThe ideal candidate:\nIs passionate about Early Childhood Education.\nBrings strong classroom leadership and instructional skills.\nCreates warm, engaging, and inclusive learning environments.\nBelieves every child can succeed when given the right support.\nDemonstrates professionalism, patience, creativity, and flexibility.\nBuilds strong relationships with families and colleagues.\nMaintains high standards for learning, safety, and 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We are committed to supporting children and families while creating opportunities that strengthen our communities.As a Lead Teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire young learners, lead a high-quality classroom, and help children develop the confidence, skills, and curiosity needed for future success. 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