Early Childhood Teacher – Hiring Immediately

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology; Struble (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in State College is hiring full-time Teachers for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs. Candidates will create a nurturing learning environment and help children with daily activities. The role requires relevant qualifications and experience with a strong emphasis on professional development and teamwork.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Education assistance or tuition reimbursement

Child Care benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, volunteer, or babysitting setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Candidate must have a desire to work with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Plan learning activities within established classroom centers.
• Assist children with managing transitions between activities.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Dependability

Adaptability

Education

Degree or certificate in early childhood

Elementary education

CDA in early childhood

Job description

No Nights and Weekends!

The Goddard School of State College is seeking candidates for full-time Teachers in our Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K programs.

Candidates will help create a caring, nurturing, and safe environment for the children and assist in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education.

Job Responsibilities:
-Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
-Plan learning activities within established classroom centers.
-Implement prepared lessons and activities in small and large group settings throughout the program day.
-Assist children with managing all parts of the program day, including transitions between activities, meals, toileting/diapering & washing hands, structured activities, etc.
-Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication.
-Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry-leading Quality Assurance standards

Qualifications:
-Shows empathy and compassion for young children
-Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
-Experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, volunteer, or babysitting setting for Assistant Teachers.
A degree or certificate (CDA) in early childhood, elementary education, related human services field, or early childhood coursework is required for Lead Teachers.
-Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

Excellent Benefits:
-Paid time off
-Health insurance
-Dental insurance
-Vision insurance
-Retirement benefits
-Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
-Child Care benefits

Candidates will be required to obtain the following:
-Health Assessment and TB Test
-FBI/Fingerprint Clearance
-Child Abuse Clearance
-Criminal Background Clearance
-Mandated Reporter Training

All candidates must have a desire to work with children and families, be committed to professional development, and be a team player.

The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Keywords: Child Care, Childcare, Daycare, Caregiver, Teacher, Infant, Toddler, Pre K, Pre Kindergarten, PreKindergarten, Preschool, Center