Early Childhood Development Educator - Supervisor

Position Specifics

The Child Care Center at Hort Woods in the University Park campus is seeking an infant/toddler supervising early childhood development educator. The teacher serves as a master teacher, supervises staff, coordinates and implements lesson plans, and maintains child development records. Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.

• Supervise, train, and develop staff, students, and work‑study staff; support the director/coordinator with staffing needs.
• Coordinate and implement lesson‑plan development, maintain records, and ensure a safe, supportive classroom environment.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement parent‑involvement programs.
• Assess children and maintain developmental 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.
• Act as a master teacher.
• May oversee the program in the absence of the program administrator.
• May perform additional work activities of teachers at all levels as needed.

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a minimum Child Development Association (CDA) credential. A health physical with TB screening is required prior to starting the position.

• Required certifications:
  None.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.;
  Penn State does not sponsor employment visas.

Position requires the following clearances: PA State Police criminal background check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal FBI fingerprint criminal background check, and National Sex Offender Registry Clearance. Additional clearance may be necessary if the applicant resided outside Pennsylvania in the past five years.

Salary range: $40,608.00 – $58,836.00, depending on grade.

Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick leave); and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees, spouses, and eligible 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 due to a disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.