Assistant Early Childhood Educator - Cyert Center for Early Education

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Assistant Early Childhood Educator to enrich the lives of infants and toddlers in a nurturing environment. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team, fostering developmental growth through engaging, inquiry-based learning. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to early childhood education and a desire to contribute positively to the community. Join a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on young learners' lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions

Tuition Benefits

Paid Time Off

Free Bus Pass

Fitness Center Access

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to engage with infants and toddlers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Educate and care for infants and toddlers, fostering their growth.
• Support program development and curriculum delivery.
• Engage with families to communicate children's development.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

30 College Credit Hours in Early Childhood Education

600+ Hours of Secondary Training

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University's Cyert Center for Early Education is searching for a part-time Assistant Early Childhood Educator to join their team in a mixed-age infant and young toddler classroom. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. The Assistant Early Childhood Educator has a passion for early childhood education, demonstrates a commitment to Developmentally Appropriate Practice, and upholds the NAEYC code of ethics. The position is responsible for supporting the infant classroom educators to provide a nurturing, consistent, developmentally appropriate environment that meets the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs of children.

Core responsibilities will include:

1. Child Education and Care - Along with the educational team, educates and cares for infants and toddlers, fostering their individual growth and development.
2. Program Development and Curriculum Delivery - Supports organizing a cohesive program and embodies the Center's philosophy (Reggio Emilia Approach and Developmentally Appropriate Practice).
3. Team Building and Collaboration - Values collaboration and teamwork to co-create a curriculum that uses inquiry-based teaching strategies with an emphasis on collaborative learning.
4. Compliance and Safety - Adheres to the Department of Human Services licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards.
5. Family Engagement - Supports efforts in developing regular, ongoing, two-way communication with parents about children's experiences, development, and learning.
6. Professional Development - Commits to best practices and continued professional growth, earning 24 hours of required professional development annually.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We seek a team member who can interact effectively with a varied population of internal and external partners with integrity. We value shared commitment to our mission and support your professional growth.

You should demonstrate:

1. Full range of body motion needed and the mobility to interact with young children.
2. Ability to supervise and monitor safety through sight and sound in the classroom and playground without breaks in consciousness.
3. Ability to lift and carry children up to 40 pounds, move light furniture and play materials, and push a stroller with 4-6 infants and toddlers.
4. Ability to stand for long periods and sit on the floor.
5. Must pass a pre-employment physical exam (including TB test) for clearance.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED and 30 college credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services.
2. OR high school diploma or GED including 600+ hours of secondary training related to age and training.
3. OR high school diploma or GED, 15 college credit hours in relevant fields, and 1 year of experience with children.
4. OR high school diploma or GED and completion of a post-secondary training curriculum.
5. OR high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience with children.

Requirements:

1. Successful background checks.
2. Child protective clearances for PA and other states lived in over the past five years.
3. Completion of required health and safety training within 90 days of hire.

Additional Information:

This is a part-time (~30 hours/week), non-exempt position based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. as CMU does not sponsor visas for this role.

Benefits include:

Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan with employer contributions, tuition benefits, paid time off, holidays, life and disability insurance, a free bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team, fitness center access, and more. For details, visit our Benefits page.

We value your unique skills and perspectives, supporting your professional and personal growth. Interested? Apply today!

Location:

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function:

Cyert Center and Children's School

Position Type:

Staff - Regular

Full/Part Time:

Part time

Pay Basis:

Hourly

More Information:

• Learn more about Carnegie Mellon on the "Why Carnegie Mellon" page.
• View our employee benefits.
• Carnegie Mellon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws.