Careers at CCS

CCS strives to create a just and sustainable workplace where all teachers and staff can feel joy and satisfaction in their work and participate in lifelong learning.

Current Openings

  • Lead Teacher
  • Assistant Teacher
  • Floater Teacher
  • Substitute Teacher

Lead Teacher 

Salary: $41,600–$50,000 annually (approximately $20.00–$24.00/hour equivalent)

The Children’s Community School (CCS) is seeking a Lead Teacher for a PHLpreK classroom beginning in August for the 2026–2027 school year. The Lead Teacher works alongside an Assistant Teacher to create a nurturing, play-based learning environment while leading curriculum, assessment, and family partnerships.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

  • AA, BA or BS Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Or an Elementary Education degree with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education
  • Or Degree in a related field with 18 credits in Early Childhood Education
  • Or Any Degree with 30 credits in Early Childhood Education
  • Or PA Keys Level B
  • 2 years experience teaching in an early childhood classroom
  • Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching
  • The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and obtain all required Pennsylvania clearances

Responsibilities

  • Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
  • Develop and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum
  • Observe, assess, and document children’s learning using Teaching Strategies GOLD (TSG)
  • Meet all PHLpreK requirements, including timely documentation and assessment deadlines
  • Build strong partnerships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Mentor and support assistant teachers and other classroom staff
  • Communicate regularly with families through conferences, daily updates, and written documentation
  • Maintain attendance and family communication through Brightwheel
  • Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, flexibility, and a commitment to ongoing professional growth

Schedule

  • Full-time, salaried position (40 hours/week)
  • Monday–Friday (schedule varies by classroom)
  • Includes teacher preparation week in August, three professional development days, and participation in select evening school events throughout the year

Benefits

  • Health, dental and short term disability insurance
  • 18 days paid holidays annually
  • 20 days of paid time off annually
  • Family and medical leave
  • Employee tuition discount
  • Professional development support

To Apply

Please email your résumé and cover letter to Hiring@childrenscommunityschool.org.

Your cover letter should include:

  • Your philosophy on the role of an early childhood educator.
  • Something specific about CCS that makes you feel you would be a great fit for our community.

The Children’s Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

Assistant Teacher – Toddler Classroom 

Salary: $35,000–$40,000 annually (approximately $17.00–$19.00/hour equivalent)

The Children’s Community School (CCS) is seeking a full-time Assistant Teacher to join our toddler classroom. We are looking for a warm, collaborative educator who believes in play-based learning and enjoys building meaningful relationships with young children, families, and colleagues.

Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
  • 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

  • A CDA, at least 9 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits, a degree in education, or current enrollment in an ECE program
  • At least 1 year of experience teaching in a toddler classroom (2+ years preferred)
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills
  • A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching
  • The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and obtain all required Pennsylvania clearances

Responsibilities

  • Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
  • Build positive relationships with children and families
  • Support classroom routines, curriculum, and daily activities
  • Collaborate closely with teachers and administrators
  • Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming learning spaces
  • Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and professionalism
  • Assist in other classrooms or school duties as needed

Benefits

  • Health, dental and short term disability insurance
  • 18 days paid holidays annually
  • 20 days of paid time off annually
  • Family and medical leave
  • Employee tuition discount
  • Professional development support

To Apply

Please send your résumé and cover letter to Hiring@childrenscommunityschool.org.

Your cover letter should include:

  • Your philosophy on the role of an early childhood educator.
  • Something specific about CCS that makes you feel you would be a great fit for our community.

For a complete job description and additional information about benefits, email Hiring@childrenscommunityschool.org.

The Children’s Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

 

Floater Teacher

Pay: $17.00–$19.00 per hour

The Children’s Community School (CCS) is hiring TWO Floater Teachers to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year, beginning in August. We’re looking for warm, flexible educators who enjoy working with children of different ages and collaborating with a supportive teaching community.

 

Available Schedules

  • Floater 1: 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
  • Floater 2: 12:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
  • Monday–Friday, year-round

 

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

  • A CDA, at least 9 Early Childhood Education (ECE) credits, a degree in education, or current enrollment in an ECE program
  • At least 1 year of experience working in an early childhood classroom (2+ years preferred)
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative, reflective approach to teaching
  • The ability to meet the physical requirements of the position and obtain all required Pennsylvania clearances

 

Responsibilities

  • Create safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environments
  • Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
  • Support classrooms throughout the school by assisting with routines, activities, and transitions
  • Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming learning spaces
  • Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and professionalism
  • Provide classroom coverage and assist with other school needs as assigned

 

Benefits

  • Health, dental and short term disability insurance
  • 18 days paid holidays annually
  • 20 days of paid time off annually
  • Family and medical leave
  • Employee tuition discount
  • Professional development support

 

To Apply

Please email your résumé and cover letter to Hiring@childrenscommunityschool.org with the subject line “Floater Teacher.”

Your cover letter should include:

  • Your philosophy on the role of an early childhood educator.
  • Something specific about CCS that makes you feel you would be a great fit for our community.

 

For a complete job description and additional information about benefits, email Hiring@childrenscommunityschool.org.

 

The Children’s Community School is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.

 

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The Children’s Community School is an equal opportunity employer. Our policies, procedures, and practices are designed to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sex, gender, or sexuality.

CCS does not discriminate against any individual based on any non-merit factor and is committed to an equitable workplace where everyone is treated as a respected and valued member of our collaborative community. CCS actively seeks to build and maintain a diverse staff with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, age, gender, and sexual orientation. As an organization that holds justice as a core value, CCS seeks to elevate the leadership of Black, Indigenous, and people of color; immigrants and refugees; low-income people; LGBQ+, transgender, and non-binary people; single parents; people who were formerly incarcerated; and people living in the many intersections of these experiences. We encourage people with these identities and from these communities to apply.