Early Childhood Development Educator - Infant/Toddler

Penn State University • University Park, IL

9d • $36,888 - $53,532 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bennett Family Center, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an 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 plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• Minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential; see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements
• A health physical with TB test is 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)
• Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.
• 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 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