Childcare Teacher

Kids for the Future; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental coverage

PTO

Sick time

Floating holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement with employer contribution

Employee Discounts on Childcare

Additional voluntary benefits

Employee perks and discounts

Job summary

Vincentian Child Discovery Center in North Hills seeks a dedicated Child Care Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where young children can thrive.

As a full-time team member, you will plan age-appropriate activities, support daily needs, mentor assistants, and collaborate with families; a $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered along with comprehensive benefits and a choice between 4x10-hour or 5x8-hour schedules.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the listed minimum education requirements.
• Warm, compassionate, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Creative, energetic, and adaptable.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple classroom responsibilities.
• Comfortable providing leadership to classroom staff.
• Strong communicator with children, families, coworkers, and management.
• Most importantly, know how to have FUN at work!

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Provide warm, compassionate care supporting each child's needs.
• Oversee and provide guidance to Teaching Assistants and Daycare Assistants.
• Provide for children's daily needs, including care, hygiene, meals, learning, and activities.
• Promote positive behavior through appropriate guidance and classroom management.
• Model positive behaviors and effective communication for children and staff.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Complete classroom records, observations, assessments, and documentation.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and families.
• Help new children and families transition into the classroom and Center.
• Assist with specialized programs, family events, and Center-wide activities.
• Prepare meals provided by parents and supplement with Center food for nutrition.
• Support staff development and a collaborative classroom environment.
• Stay current with childcare regulations and professional development requirements.
• Follow all policies, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warm and compassionate

Creative

Organized

Leadership

Communication

Dependable

Fun at work

Education

ECE-focused ASB or AST

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education (ECE)

AA/AS/BA/BS in related field + 18 ECE credits

AA/AS/BA/BS in unrelated field + 30 ECE credits

Elementary Education degree + 12 ECE credits

Job description

• Location 8150 McKnight Rd,Pittsburgh, PA, 15237,United States
• Base Pay $18.21 - $23.00 / Hour
• Job Category Day Care, Early Childhood Education, Pre-K
• Employee Type Non-Exempt-FT
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree

Child Care Teacher

Vincentian Child Discovery Center | North Hills

Full Time | Choose a 4-day, 10-hour schedule OR a regular Monday–Friday, 8-hour schedule

Eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus + full employee benefits!

Do you believe work should be meaningful and fun? Join the team at Vincentian Child Discovery Center as a Child Care Teacher, where you’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

What You’ll Do

As a Child Care Teacher, you’ll work alongside supervisory staff to plan and implement engaging classroom experiences while providing guidance and support to your classroom team. You’ll:

• Plan, develop, and implement age-appropriate classroom activities and curriculum that support children's social, spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Provide warm, compassionate care that supports each child's individual needs and development.
• Oversee and provide guidance to Teaching Assistants and Daycare Assistants.
• Provide for children's daily needs, including care, hygiene, meals, learning, and developmental activities.
• Promote positive behavior through appropriate guidance, discipline, and classroom management techniques.
• Model positive behaviors and effective communication for children and fellow caregivers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Complete classroom records, observations, assessments, and other required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with parents and families.
• Help new children and families transition comfortably into the classroom and Center.
• Assist with specialized programs, family events, and Center-wide activities.
• Prepare meals provided by parents and supplement with Center food as needed to meet children's nutritional needs.
• Support staff development and maintain a collaborative classroom environment.
• Stay current with applicable childcare regulations and professional development requirements.
• Follow all applicable policies, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

Candidates must meet one of the following minimum education requirements:

• Regional accredited ECE-focused ASB or AST
• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
• AA/AS/BA/BS in a related field + 18 ECE credits
• AA/AS/BA/BS in an unrelated field + 30 ECE credits
• Elementary Education degree + 12 ECE credits

We’re also looking for someone who is:

• Warm, compassionate, and enthusiastic about working with children.
• Creative, energetic, and adaptable.
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple classroom responsibilities.
• Comfortable providing leadership and guidance to classroom staff.
• A strong communicator who works well with children, families, coworkers, and management.
• Dependable and committed to providing high-quality care and education.
• Most importantly, someone who knows how to have FUN at work!

Vincentian offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including:

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• PTO
• Sick time
• Floating holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement with employer contribution
• Employee Discounts on Childcare
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Employee perks and discounts

Why Vincentian Child Discovery Center?

At Vincentian, our work is centered around innovation, quality, compassion, spirituality, dignity, collaboration, advocacy, and stewardship. At the Child Discovery Center, that mission comes to life every day through the relationships we build with children and families.

As a Child Care Teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a team that believes in creating a positive, supportive, and fun place to work.

Vincentian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.