Early Childhood Development Educator - Supervisor

Overview

The Child Care Center at Hort Woods, on the University Park campus, is seeking an Infant/Toddler Supervising Early Childhood Development Educator to work with children ages 0-3 years old. This teacher serves as a master teacher, supervises staff, coordinates and implements lesson plans, and maintains records.

• Supervise, train, and develop staff, students, and work study staff; advise director/coordinator of staffing needs
• Coordinate and implement the development of lesson plans, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Plan, coordinate and implement parent involvement programs
• Assess children and maintain records
• Provide various reports to management
• Communicate with management on classroom, personnel and other issues
• May complete various administrative tasks
• Serve on search committees as assigned
• Oversee child/teacher assignments
• Serve as a “master” teacher
• May be asked to oversee program in absence of program administrator
• May perform additional work activities of teachers at all levels as needed

• Bachelor's degree + 3+ years of relevant experience; or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential
• Required
  
  Certifications:
  
  None
• 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
• Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa

• Salary range: $40,608.00 – $58,836.00
• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)
• 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses/children

• Equity and inclusion statements consistent with Penn State policy
• Environment committed to integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community
• Equal Opportunity
  
  Employer:
  
  Penn State does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
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