Early Childhood Development Educator - Preschool

Penn State University; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits package including

Job summary

Penn State University’s Child Care Center at Hort Woods in University Park is seeking an Early Childhood Development Educator for children aged 3–5 years. You will create a safe, engaging classroom, build relationships with families, and collaborate with teaching teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or a CDA credential, plus 1 year of relevant experience. Health clearance and background checks are required prior to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
• Health physical with TB test required prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, deliver, and facilitate developmentally appropriate experiences for children ages 3-5.
• Prepare lesson plans; integrate curriculum into daily routines and assessments.
• Ensure a safe classroom and compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and facilitate assessments to monitor student progress.
• Maintain student records and data; prepare reports.
• Engage families; communicate and partner to set goals.
• Supervise classroom aides and students; evaluate performance.

Skills

1+ years of relevant experience

Early childhood development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Child Development (CDA) Credential

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

Other responsibilities include:

• Plan, develop, deliver, and facilitate developmentally appropriate and engaging experiences for children in all development 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 ensure 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 students; complete appropriate evaluations
• Maintain communication with parents; provide guidance, education and suggestions; partner with parents to establish individual student goals
• 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 Degree1+ 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 requirementsRequired Certifications:None

Prior to starting the position, a health physical with TB test is also required.

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 $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

Salary Structure- Information on Penn State’s salary structure

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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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.