Support Staff Early Childhood Classrooms

Penn State University; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Bennett Family Center and The Child Care Center at Hort Woods seek individuals to support classroom educators in supervising children and guiding classroom activities. The role typically requires a combination of related experience and education, and candidates must be flexible, reliable, and able to communicate effectively.

This position emphasizes teamwork with early childhood staff and a commitment to safe, nurturing learning environments for young children.

Qualifications

• Combination of related experience and education.
• Must be flexible, reliable, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom educators in supervising children and guiding activities.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Bennett Family Center and The Child Care Center at Hort Woods are seeking individuals to support classroom educators in the supervision of children and guiding classroom activities. Typically requires a combination of related experience and education. Candidate must be flexible, reliable, and communicate effectively.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR). Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.

In addition to required background checks noted, a health physical with TB test is also required prior to starting the position.

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Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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