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About the Role
About You
- Preschool CDA or AA/AS in Early Childhood Education
- At least two years' experience with preschoolers in an educational setting (2,500 verified hours)
- Excellent communication skills for engaging with parents/guardians
- Ability to maintain high level standards of confidentiality regarding center, staff, and family matters
- Understanding of DHS licensing, Keystone Stars, and accreditation standards
- Proficient in managing a multicultural classroom environment
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer paid basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Accident, Illness/Cancer, and Whole Life Insurance
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
- Summers off
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Retirement Education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee childcare tuition discount
- College tuition discount
- Pet Insurance discount
Founded in 1964, Wonderspring is a regional leader in providing families throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania with affordable, high quality educational environments for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Today, Wonderspring serves over 1,000 children through its 10 early childhood and school age sites in Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. Included in this number are Early Head Start and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts programs. Wonderspring’s mission is to help families thrive by providing safe, convenient, and highest quality learning opportunities and care for children in Greater Philadelphia. Since our inception, our commitment to excellence is nationally recognized by multiple agencies including: NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), NAA (National Afterschool Association) and COA (Council on Accreditation). In addition, all of our early childhood centers have achieved a STAR 4 rating (out of 4) in PA’s Keystone STARS program. This program rates quality based on staff education, learning environment, leadership and management, and family and community partnerships.