Class Teacher - Toddlers

In the heart of Columbia, Pennsylvania - quiet, yet large - sits the St. John Neumann School for Children and Families, a program of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health that unleashes the potential and power within children (and their families) in the Lancaster Community.

Working through peaceful engagements, playful fun and fantastical food, the school nurtures each child as they grow and develop, building the foundations for a life of joyful learning and exploration.

The school welcomed our first children and families in March 2021. Now as we begin our next phase of development, CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health and the St. John Neumann School for Children and Families is seeking a passionate and creative candidate to serve as a Class Teacher in our Toddler Loop.

The Class Teacher will shepherd a class of energetic children along their life and learning journeys as a part of our Waldorf-inspired nursery and early learning center.

CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is dedicated to improving the health of children and families by improving access linking families to care coordinating health-related services and providing clinical programs while serving as a leading voice in collaborative efforts to improve the health and well-being of the Lancaster PA community.

Every child has a unique health journey; the goal of CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health is to serve as a supportive voice and companion for children and families along their path to growing up healthy and happy.

CHI St. Joseph Childrens Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin and veteran or disability status.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

As a Class Teacher - Toddler Loop responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Planning, preparing and delivering lesson plans, special activities and engagements that facilitate child growth, development and exploration consistent with the philosophies and objectives of the St. John Neumann School for Children and Families.

• Cultivating, preparing and maintaining a safe, healthy, inviting, nurturing and engaging environment for all children, families, and colleagues.

• Maintaining positive and proactive approaches to discipline and student behavior in accordance with the behavior policy and procedure plans and mindful philosophies endorsed by CHI St. Joseph Children’s Health and the St. John Neumann School for Children and Families.

• Maintaining and regularly communicating accurate and complete records to students, colleagues and parents regarding students' progress, development, and needs.

• Updating all necessary records accurately and completely on students and activities as required by laws, policies and school regulations.

• Collaborating with colleagues to best support the child and family.

• Engaging in school and parent meetings and special events.

• Encouraging parent and community involvement

Qualifications and Skills:

• B.A/B.S degree in early childhood education / teaching from an accredited institution

• Pennsylvania State certification in early childhood education / teaching preferred.

• Prior experience in a Waldorf / Waldorf-inspired program preferred but not required.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Creative in their approach to their job.

• Demonstrate leadership qualities

• Demonstrate an understanding of inquiry and play-based learning models.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural and social barriers that can exist when accessing health-related services.

• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a hand-held learning device and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.