Early Childhood Development Teacher

Easterseals Western & Central Pennsylvania; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is seeking a Lead Teacher II for their Child Development Center located in State College, PA. This is a full-time position from M-F, 7:30am-4:30pm, with an hourly pay of $16.00. The role includes developing educational programs and creating lesson plans for children aged birth to 8.

Benefits include health, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree and experience with children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Experience with children aged birth to 8 is preferred.
• Must pass physical examination and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational programs for children aged birth to 8.
• Create daily and monthly lesson plans in advance.
• Plan and rotate materials for classroom activities.

Skills

Experience with children ages birth to 8

Ability to create lesson plans

Knowledge of early childhood education

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Associate's degree with relevant credits and experience

Job description

Job Summary

Lead Teacher II at Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania Child Development Center, located in State College, PA. Full‑time day position (M‑F 7:30am‑4:30pm, 37.5hrs/week). Hourly rate $16.00 with a benefits package worth roughly $6,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an ongoing educational program for children aged birth to8 in the assigned classroom.
• Create daily and monthly lesson plans at least one week in advance, following the play‑based Creative Curriculum and adapting as necessary.
• Plan learning activities within established classroom centers and rotate materials monthly and as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services; or
• Bachelor’s degree with 30 credit hours in the same fields and 1year experience with children; or
• Associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in the same fields and 2years experience with children; or
• Associate’s degree with 30 credit hours in the same fields and 3years experience with children.
• Prior experience working with children ages birth to 8 preferred.
• Current valid PA driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Acceptable criminal record check, child‑abuse and FBI clearances, NSOR clearance.
• Pass physical examination and TB test.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance. Child Development Center is a Star4 facility under Keystone STARS.

EEO Statement

Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.