Early Childhood Development Educator - Infant/Toddler

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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About The Position

The Child Care Center at Hort Woods, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Infant/Toddler Early Childhood Development Educator – Intermediate Professional (working with children 6 wks to 3 years old) committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for young children and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential; see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a laboratory setting
• Coordinating and implementing an innovative curriculum model with a team of colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining relationships of cooperation and respect with all co-workers, supervisors, and families
• Providing oversight and training of interns and student teachers in early childhood education undergraduate programs
• Maintaining standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level