Early Childhood Development Educator - Preschool

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

75% tuition discount for employees and families

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick time)

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University in State College is hiring an Early Childhood Development Educator to nurture children ages 3 to 5 at the Child Care Center at Hort Woods. Responsibilities include developing engaging learning experiences, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with families and staff.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of relevant experience or a CDA Credential. Penn State offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage and a tuition discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with one year of relevant experience.
• CDACC credential is also acceptable.
• Health physical with TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Integrate family culture into classroom curriculum.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Strong communication

Lesson planning

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Job description

Position Overview

The Child Care Center at Hort Woods on the University Park campus is seeking an Early Childhood Development Educator to work with children ages 3 to 5. The educator provides and maintains a safe, secure, and stimulating classroom environment, fosters positive relationships with families, and collaborates effectively with both classroom and center-wide teaching and support teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, and facilitate developmentally appropriate and engaging experiences for children in all developmental and learning areas within the framework of the state early learning standards.
• Prepare lesson plans to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth; integrate curriculum into daily routines, lesson plans, developmental experiences, and assessments; individualize curriculum experiences to meet student needs.
• Ensure a safe and supportive classroom environment and compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and facilitate assessments to monitor student progress.
• Maintain student records and data; prepare reports.
• Integrate family culture, language, and ability into classroom curriculum.
• Supervise classroom aides and evaluate them.
• Maintain communication with parents; provide guidance, education, and suggestions; partner with parents to establish individual student goals.
• Maintain standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

This position minimally requires a Bachelor’s degree plus one year of relevant experience.

Minimum Education, Work Experience & Required Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree with one year of relevant experience; or a minimum of a Child Development (CDA) Credential. A health physical with TB test is required prior to starting the position. No specific certifications are required.

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires a PA State Police criminal background check, a PA Child Abuse History clearance form, a federal (FBI) fingerprint criminal background check, and a National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR) clearance. Additional clearances may be necessary if you have resided outside Pennsylvania in the past five years. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $34,800.00 - $50,500.00.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, robust retirement plans, substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time), and a generous 75% tuition discount available to employees and eligible spouses and children.

EEO Statement

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.