Early Childhood Development Educator - Infant/Toddler

Penn State University; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,800 - 50,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is looking for an Early Childhood Development Educator for the Bennett Family Center in State College, PA. This role involves a commitment to enhance learning environments for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years and a strong focus on maintaining educational standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing classroom quality, developing innovative curricula, and mentoring interns. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, earning a competitive salary and benefits, including a 75% tuition discount.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• CDA Credential is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Health physical with TB test is required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Support high quality classroom standards.
• Implement innovative curriculum with colleagues.
• Train interns and student teachers.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Bennett Family Center, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Early Childhood Development Educator - Intermediate Professional (working with children 6 wks to 3 years old) committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for young children and families.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a laboratory setting
• Coordinating and implementing an innovative curriculum model with a team of colleagues
• Establishing and maintaining relationships of cooperation and respect with all co-workers, supervisors, and families
• Providing oversight and training of interns and student teachers in early childhood education undergraduate programs
• Maintaining standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards

Clarification of minimum requirements:

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree (1+ years of relevant experience) or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential; see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements.

Required Certifications: None.

A health physical with TB test is required prior to starting the position.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the 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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $34,800.00 - $50,500.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

EEO IS THE LAW

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 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.