Early Childhood Development Teacher

Easterseals Western and Central PA; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement opportunities

Job summary

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania's Child Development Center seeks an energetic Early Childhood Development Teacher II to provide classroom instruction for young children. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week at $16 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Associate degree with required credit hours and experience, a PA driver’s license, and necessary clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in ECE/related field or 30 credit hours with experience required.
• PA driver's license and clearances required.
• Experience with young children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction and engage students daily.
• Assess and document child progress and data for IFSP goals.
• Create lesson plans and adapt activities within centers.
• Follow Creative Curriculum and ensure safety and inclusion.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student assessment

IFSP goals

Lesson planning

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE/related field

Bachelor's with 30 credit hours in ECE/related field + 1 year experience

Associates degree with 30 credit hours in ECE/related field + 2 years experience

Associates degree with 30 credit hours in ECE/related field + 3 years experience

Tools

Creative Curriculum

Job description

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals both with and without disabilities/special needs. We are celebrating over 100 years of serving children and are proud of our history!Our Child Development Center is looking to hire an energetic and nurturing Early Childhood Development Teacher to provide classroom instruction to young children. The position is full-time, 40 hours at $16.00 and hour with full-benefits valued at over 6K including UPMC health insurance and retirement opportunities through Empower. Our staff is a caring and closely knit group. Please consider joining our team who care for and nurture young children as they grow; watch them develop in their abilities and skills before your very eyes. We are also a Keystone STARS program which recognizes programs of high quality services.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ECD TEACHER IIBachelors degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required; ORBachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1year of experience with children required; ORAssociates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children required; ORAssociates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children required.Prior experience in working with children (ages birth to 8) preferred.Current valid PA drivers license and acceptable driving record obtained through the PA Department of Transportation required.Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Department of Human Services FBI clearances required.NSOR clearance required.Passing of physical examination and TB required.JOB RESPONSIBILITES FOR THE ECD TEACHER II include:Responsibility for classroom instruction, student assessment, and data collection, as well as, implementing goals of Individuals Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition support.Create daily and monthly lesson plans that are available to review at least one week in advance. Follow the established, play-based curriculum (Creative Curriculum) and implement adaptations, as necessary and appropriate, for each child.Plan for learning activities within established classroom centers and rotate materials monthly and as appropriate.HOURS/BENEFITSThe Early Childhood Development Teacher II is a full-time position M-F 40 hours per week with one hour unpaid lunch. The hourly rate is $16. The position comes with an excellent benefit package valued at an additional $6K per year (health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance).WHY WORK FOR US?Easterseals Child Development Center participates within the Keystone STARS program and is recognized as a quality child care program. If you are looking for a great career opportunity to further the lives of young children, then please consider this position. Our kids ROCK!Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment withoutregard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.