Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater

Company: Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County i
Location: Holtwood
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description JOB SUMMARY Position Title: Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater Program: Education and Child Development/Thrive to Five Classification: Exempt/Full Time Locations: The Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater will be traveling across our county classrooms: Denver, Reamstown, Ephrata, East Petersburg, Paradise, Quarryville, Holtwood, and Mount Joy. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES Educational Services: Use the curriculum to structure the learning environment and daily routine. Follow standards of practice outlined by Thrive to Five leadership. Provide weekly written plans for instruction aligned with PA Early Learning Standards. Create and implement individualized plans to meet the diverse needs of children. Use data collected on individual children to inform lesson plans and activities. Perform required developmental screenings and evaluations and share results with families. Health and Safety: Follow all safety and health procedures as outlined by regulatory standards. Provide active supervision of children at all times. Plan daily gross motor activities. Follow meal service standards and teach about health, sanitation, and nutrition. Assist with ensuring all children receive required health screenings. Teach children proper safety skills and hygiene practices. Follow procedures when assisting children with toileting, diapering, teeth brushing, and rest time. Social Emotional: Implement social-emotional universal practices and behavior support plans. Teach and model social-emotional skills. Implement behavior support plans as needed. Family Engagement: Provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for families. Facilitate parent engagement events. Professionalism: Follow all CAP and Thrive to Five policies and procedures. Work with the Early Learning Supervisor to ensure compliance with regulations. Participate in professional development and job-related training. Foster supportive relationships with co-workers, community partners, families, and volunteers. Administrative: Prepare, update, and close the classroom. Plan lessons and maintain required certifications and licenses. Participate in committee work and respond to communications in a timely manner. *Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS *Accepted: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits in Early Childhood Education with PA teaching Certificate *Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with PA Teaching Certificate. Please see attached for full job description We value our team by uniting our employees with the mission. We offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our robust benefits offered: Sign-on Bonus, only available for external candidates Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program Generous number of PTO Days banked annually Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program Equal Employment Opportunity CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information. Americans with Disabilities Act Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Work hours are between 7:30am and 4:30pm 37.5 hours per week, 44 weeks per year.

Keywords: Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County i, Potomac , Preschool Lead Teacher-County Floater, Education / Teaching , Holtwood, Maryland