Early Childhood Development Educator - Pre-K Counts

Penn State University • University Park, IL

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About The Position

The Bennett Family Center is seeking an Early Childhood Development Educator -Pre-K Counts committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for children and families. Assignment will be in a preschool classroom. The successful candidate will be responsible for: · Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a mixed age 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 Pre-K Counts, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional level.

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
• Required to hold PA Early Childhood Education Teaching Certification.
• A health physical with TB test is also required prior to starting the position.
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR)

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience using the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), Positive Behavior Support (PBS), and PA Early Learning Standards (ELS) highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a mixed age 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 Pre-K Counts, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees