Supervising Early Childhood Development Educator - Infant/Toddler

About the role

The Bennett Family Child Care Center, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Infant/Toddler Supervising Early Childhood Development Educator position (working with children ages 0–3 years old). This teacher serves as a master teacher, supervises staff, coordinates and implements the development of lesson plans, and assesses children while maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop staff, students, and work-study staff; advise director/coordinator of staffing needs
• Coordinate and implement the development of lesson plans, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe and supportive classroom environment
• Plan, coordinate, and implement parent involvement programs
• Assess children and maintain records
• Provide various reports to management
• Communicate with management on classroom, personnel, and other issues
• May complete various administrative tasks
• Serve on search committees as assigned
• Oversee child/teacher assignments
• Serve as a “master” teacher
• May be asked to oversee program in absence of program administrator
• May perform additional work activities of teachers at all levels as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or minimum of Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• A health physical with TB test is required prior to starting the position

Required Clearances

• 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

Other Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment visa.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $40,608.00 – $58,836.00.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; robust retirement plans; substantial paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick time); and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees as well as eligible spouses and children.