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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.

About Wonderspring Early Education

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.

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Narberth, PA

Year Founded

1963

Website

wonderspring.org

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