Early Childhood Educator - Cyert Center for Early Education

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyert Center for Early Education at Carnegie Mellon University is a full-day early care and education program serving children of university faculty, staff, and students. The Early Childhood Educator cares for and educates young children, encouraging their individual growth and development. The role supports a cohesive program that communicates the Center’s Reggio Emilia Approach and Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and helps create curriculum using inquiry-based teaching strategies with an emphasis on collaborative learning. The educator follows Department of Human Services licensing regulations and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards. They maintain regular, ongoing two-way communication with parents about children’s experiences, development, and learning, and participate in planning and presenting at parent meetings. The position also requires commitment to best practices and continued professional development, including 24 hours of professional development annually, along with other duties as assigned. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week staff position in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Applicants must already be legally authorized to work in the United States; Carnegie Mellon will not sponsor an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, psychology, elementary education, special education, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in a listed or related field and one year of experience with children; an associate’s degree in a listed field or human services and two years of experience with children; or an associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in a listed field or human services and three years of experience with children.
Demonstrate the full range of body motion and mobility needed to change positions and interact with young children.
Pass a pre-employment physical exam, including a TB test, to be cleared for the physical requirements.
Successfully pass background checks.
Obtain child protective clearances for Pennsylvania and all states lived in during the prior five years.
Be currently legally authorized to work for Carnegie Mellon University in the United States; the university will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Educate and care for young children, encouraging their individual growth and development.
Organize a cohesive program and communicate the Center’s Reggio Emilia Approach and Developmentally Appropriate Practice philosophy.
Assist in creating curriculum using inquiry-based teaching strategies, emphasizing collaborative learning.
Adhere to Department of Human Services licensing regulations and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards.
Develop regular, ongoing two-way communication with parents about children’s experiences, development, and learning.
Participate in planning, organization, and dialogue or presentations for parent meetings.
Commit to best practices and continued professional development and growth, completing 24 hours of required professional development annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.