Early Childhood Educator - Fixed Term

Carnegie Mellon University•Pittsburgh, PA

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University is a full-day early care and education program serving children of faculty, staff, and students. Founded in 1971, it serves 290 children across two centers. The Center is seeking a fixed-term Early Childhood Educator for September 28, 2026, through April 30, 2027. The role involves educating and caring for young children, supporting their individual growth and development, and collaborating with colleagues and families. The educator helps organize a cohesive program informed by the Reggio Emilia Approach and Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and contributes to inquiry-based curriculum with an emphasis on collaborative learning. The position requires compliance with licensing and accreditation standards, ongoing communication with parents, and continued professional development. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week staff position in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The position is hourly and fixed-term.

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 one of the listed or related fields and one year of experience with children; an associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services and two years of experience with children; or an associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in one of the listed or related fields 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 establish clearance for the physical requirements.
Successfully complete 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 assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Educate and care for young children, encouraging their individual growth and development.
Organize a cohesive program and communicate the Center’s philosophy, including the Reggio Emilia Approach and Developmentally Appropriate Practice.
Assist in creating a curriculum using inquiry-based teaching strategies with an emphasis on collaborative learning.
Adhere to Department of Human Services licensing regulations and National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards.
Maintain 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, including completing 24 hours of required professional development annually.
Perform other duties as assigned.