Threes Teacher

The Early Learning Center at Yeshiva in Squirrel Hill is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher for the 2025-2026 School year. We are looking for a dedicated educator to guide a classroom of three-year old students through a variety of engaging and developmentally appropriate educational activities.

As a lead teacher, you will collaborate with your classroom team to provide high-quality care, playful learning experiences, and culturally relevant instruction in a safe and nurturing environment. Your primary focus will be to support children in developing fundamental skills, including socialization, independence, self-regulation, and classroom participation.

Responsibilities:

• Introduce children to core early learning concepts such as numbers, letters, shapes, and colors.
• Implement creative, hands-on teaching methods, including artistic expression, free play, and storytelling.
• Develop and follow a curriculum that meets early childhood education standards and Pre-K Counts guidelines.
• Foster positive social interactions and collaborative play among students.
• Encourage respect, self-discipline, and effective classroom behavior.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment.
• Set up materials and workspaces for class activities.
• Communicate regularly with parents and provide progress updates.
• Utilize best practices in early childhood education.

Requirements:

• PA PK-3 Educator License
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Experience teaching Pre-K age children
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching methods
• Excellent classroom management, patience, enthusiasm, and empathy
• Ability to resolve conflicts among children effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of ECERS (Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale)
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Familiarity with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies Gold

What We Offer:

• Salary: $43,000 - $47,000 per year (based on education level and experience)
• Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Friday, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Warm, supportive work environment
• Low teacher-to-child ratio
• Professional development opportunities
• Support for continuing education
• Paid time off
• Dental Insurance

Yeshiva Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex in the administration of its programs, activities, or employment.