Early Childhood Teacher

Literacy Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Literacy Pittsburgh is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher for their Family Literacy Program. The teacher will ensure children’s safety and provide programs aligned with educational standards, fostering both development and literacy in a nurturing environment. This full-time position offers an engaging opportunity to influence young learners' lives while collaborating with families and the community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and early education theories.
• Experience supervising groups of young children.
• Act 33/34, FBI clearance, mandated reporter training.

Responsibilities

• Implement Creative Curriculum and conduct child assessments.
• Ensure supervision of children and maintain classroom routines.
• Communicate with parents about child's development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Education

CDA or early childhood education credential

Job description

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Summary
The Early Childhood Teacher is a member of the Family Literacy Program team and is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of children and for providing safe and developmentally appropriate programs that are aligned with all relevant federal and state standards.

Essential Functions

• Use and implement Creative Curriculum.
• Assist with child assessments, data collection, and reporting.
• Work with adult education instructors to develop ILA lessons corresponding to parent education lessons.
• Ensure all children are supervised and maintain the required adult-to-child ratio.
• Establish developmentally appropriate classroom routines.
• Build children’s self-esteem through positive guidance and nurturing.
• Communicate with parents about their children’s development.
• Implement positive discipline.
• Observe children and document their progress and development.
• Promote literacy and early education.
• Provide a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable.
• Provide age-appropriate experiences and activities, including storytelling, games, and songs.
• Integrate children with special needs positively and respectfully.
• Work independently with a room of up to 10 children.

Teamwork

• Participate in internal agency committees and teams, as well as external partnerships.
• Follow agency protocols for effective service delivery.
• Show leadership by offering expertise locally and regionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Child and Family Programs.

Qualifications

• Have a CDA or early childhood education credential.
• Knowledge of child development and early education theories and practices.
• Knowledge of safe and appropriate activities for preschool children.
• Experience supervising groups of young children.
• Experience working with or supervising volunteers preferred.
• Act 33/34, FBI clearance, mandated reporter training.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to cultivate and work toward a shared organizational vision.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with diverse colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated alignment with Literacy Pittsburgh’s core values.
• Track record of utilizing effective processes to produce high-quality, timely work.
• Problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

Hours

Full-time.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Act 33/34 clearances.

Work Environment

• Full-time, some evening work required.
• Use of personal vehicle for local travel required.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to talk, listen, and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and kneel/crouch for up to two-thirds of the workday.

Seniority level

• Entry level.

Employment type

• Full-time.

Job function

• Education and Training.

Industries

• Education Management.