Early Childhood Educator: Engaging Learning & Safety

Community-Action-Partnership-of-Cambria-Count; Ebensburg (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Community-Action-Partnership-of-Cambria-Count is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional with a PA PDE ECE certification to lead and support safe, developmentally appropriate care. You will monitor children, implement the Creative Curriculum, and engage families through home visits and conferences.

The role requires a degree in ECE, a PA driver’s license, and a background check. Candidates will join a center-focused team with a commitment to child safety and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education with Pennsylvania PDE ECE Instructional I or II Teaching Certification.
• Dual Certification in Early Childhood Education and Special Education is preferred for HSSAP.
• Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Chaperones children and ensures no one is left unattended in all settings.
• Substitute bus aide and conduct safety checks for personal items on the bus.
• Establishes an active learning environment and implements the Creative Curriculum daily routine.
• Uses Teaching Strategies Gold Online as an assessment tool and enters data three times per program year.
• Maintains a positive learning environment and models positive adult-child interactions.
• Observes and assesses children and develops lesson plans per timelines.
• Establishes home and center communications and invites parent participation.
• Performs home visits and participates in parent-teacher conferences.
• Practices daily health routines and follows emergency procedures.
• Records and updates required documentation, including screenings within 45 days.
• Assists with harnessing children on the bus and ensures active participation on trips.

Skills

Computer skills

Social services

Communication skills

Public relations

Outcome-based services

Creative Curriculum

State standards

CLASS

First Aid/CPR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education with PDE ECE Certification

Dual Certification in ECE & Special Education (preferred)

Driver's license

Background check clear (Child Abuse/Neglect)

Job description

Community-Action-Partnership-of-Cambria-Count is seeking an Early Childhood Education professional with a PA PDE ECE certification to lead and support safe, developmentally appropriate care. You will monitor children, implement the Creative Curriculum, and engage families through home visits and conferences.

The role requires a degree in ECE, a PA driver’s license, and a background check. Candidates will join a center-focused team with a commitment to child safety and learning outcomes.