Support Staff Early Childhood Classrooms

The Pennsylvania State University; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking individuals to support classroom educators at the Bennett Family Center and The Child Care Center at Hort Woods. The role focuses on supervising children and guiding classroom activities in a collaborative, school-like environment.

Candidates should have a combination of related experience and education, be flexible and reliable, and communicate effectively. A health physical with TB test and state/federal background checks are required before

Qualifications

• Background checks required
• Health physical with TB test required before start

Responsibilities

• Supervise children and assist in guiding classroom activities
• Support educators in implementing daily lesson plans and routines

Skills

Clear communication

Reliability

Flexibility

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

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
• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR)

Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.

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