Early Childhood Educator - Fixed Term

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible employees

Tuition benefits

Free Pittsburgh bus pass

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh is seeking a fixed-term Early Childhood Educator to join our full-day program serving the children of our faculty, staff and students. The position runs 9/28/2026–4/30/2027 and offers opportunities to contribute to developmentally appropriate practice in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include educating and caring for young children, implementing the Reggio Emilia approach, planning inquiry-based curricula, communicating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, psychology, elementary education, special education, or related field, or a bachelor's with 30 ECE credit hours and 1 year of experience.
• Associate's degree in ECE/child development/special education/related field with 2 years of experience, or 30 ECE credits and 3 years of experience.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical exam including TB test for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Educating and caring for young children, encouraging their growth and development.
• Organizing a cohesive program and communicating the Center's philosophy (Reggio Emilia Approach).
• Assisting in creating an inquiry-based curriculum with collaborative learning.
• Adhering to DHS licensing regulations and NIEYA accreditation standards.
• Developing two-way communication with parents about children's experiences, and participating in planning and parent meetings.
• Pursuing 24 hours of annual professional development and growth.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

Associate's degree with 30 credit hours in ECE

Associate's degree with 2+ years experience

Job description

The Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University

The Cyert Center at Carnegie Mellon University is a full-day early care and education program serving the children of our faculty, staff and students. Founded in 1971, we have grown from a program of 13 children to our current enrollment of 290 children across two centers. We are currently seeking a fixed-term Early Childhood Educator to join the Cyert Center. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong passion for early childhood education, and the ability to collaborate with others. This would be a fixed-term position for the time period of 9/28/2026 - 4/30/2027.

Core responsibilities

• Educating and caring for young children, encouraging their individual growth and development.
• Organizing a cohesive program and communicates the Center's philosophy (Reggio Emilia Approach and Developmentally Appropriate Practice).
• Assisting in creating a curriculum that uses inquiry-based teaching strategies with an emphasis on collaborative learning.
• Adhering to The Department of Human Services licensing regulations and The National Association for the Education of Young Children's accreditation standards.
• Developing regular, ongoing, two-way communication with parents about children's experiences, development, and learning, and participates in planning, organization, and dialogue/presentation for parent meetings.
• Committing to best practices and continued professional development and growth, earning twenty-four (24) hours of required professional development annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, psychology, elementary education, special education, or related field OR A bachelor's degree, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or related field and 1 year of experience with children
• An associate's degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children
• An associate's degree, 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
• You should demonstrate: Full range of body motion needed, and change positions/ have the mobility to interact with young children. Must pass a pre-employment physical exam (including TB test) for clearance to meet the physical requirements listed above.

Requirements

• Successful Background Checks Child Protective Clearances for PA and all states lived in prior five years.

Additional Information

Sponsorship : Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon. This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Cyert Center and Children's School

Position Type

Staff - Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Full Time/Part time Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

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Benefits

• Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

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