Early Childhood Development Educator - Preschool

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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.

• 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.
• Maintain standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards.

This position minimally requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree, 1+ years of relevant experience.
• or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential.
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None.
• Prior to starting the position, a health physical with TB test is also required.

• 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.

Salary range: $34,800.00 – $50,500.00.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact .