Pre-K Counts  is a comprehensive pre-kindergarten program for eligible children age five. It provides children with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education.

The job of Pre-K Counts Instructor was established to provide support to the instructional process by serving as a teacher with specific responsibility for supervising students within the classroom and other assigned areas; developing lesson plans and delivering group and individual student instruction within established curriculum guidelines; collaborating with other teachers, other professional staff, and administrators in addressing instructional and/or classroom issues; and responding to a wide range of inquiries from students’ parents or guardians regarding instructional program and student progress.

 Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree & PDE Early Childhood Certification 
• Experience with pre-school population desired
• Knowledge in Early Literacy
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Able to work at centers within Delaware County
• Able to work within a team concept
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to frequently lift twenty pounds
• Basic computer skills

 

Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file.  If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites:   

 

• • Child Abuse History Clearance
  • PA Criminal Background Check
  • FBI Background Check information
    • Click uenroll.identogo.com to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location
    • The service code to use is: 1KG6S7