Early Childhood Development Educator - Preschool

Penn State University • University Park, IL

22h • $34,800 - $50,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Center at Hort Woods, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Early Childhood Development Educator (working with children ages 3 - 5 years old). The Early Childhood Development Educator provides and maintains a safe, secure, and stimulating classroom environment. The role fosters positive relationships with families and collaborates effectively with both classroom and center-wide teaching and support teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR)
• Health physical with TB test

Nice To Haves

• Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, and facilitate developmentally appropriate and engaging experiences for children in all development and learning areas within the framework of the state early learning standards
• Prepare lesson plans to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth; integrate curriculum into daily routines, lesson plans, developmental experiences, and assessments; individualize curriculum experiences to meet student needs
• Ensure a safe and supportive classroom environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Develop and facilitate assessments to monitor student progress
• Maintain student records and data; prepare reports
• Integrate family culture, language, and ability into classroom curriculum
• Supervise classroom aides and students; complete appropriate evaluations
• Maintain communication with parents; provide guidance, education and suggestions; partner with parents to establish individual student goals
• 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, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
• 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