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POSITION SPECIFICS
The Bennett Family Center, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Early Childhood Development Educator - professional or intermediate professional, working with children 6 wks to 3 years old, committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for young children and families.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a laboratory setting
- Coordinating and implementing an innovative curriculum model with a team of colleagues
- Establishing and maintaining relationships of cooperation and respect with all co-workers, supervisors, and families
- Providing oversight and training of interns and student teachers in early childhood education undergraduate programs
- Maintaining standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards
Additional responsibilities for intermediate professional level include:
- Developing and facilitating assessments to monitor student progress
- Maintaining student records and data; preparing reports
- Supervising classroom aides, interns, and students; completing appropriate evaluations
- Facilitating Family Conferences
Clarification of minimum requirements:
Intermediate Professional - This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience.
Professional - This position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree, or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential plus 2 years of related experience.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS If filled as Early Childhood Development Educator - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements Required Certifications: None
If filled as Early Childhood Development Educator - Professional, this position requires: Associate Degree 2+ years of relevant experience; or minimum of Child Development (CDA) Credential; see Commonwealth of Pennsylvania PA Career Lattice information and NAEYC guidelines for typical experience and education requirements Required Certifications: None
A health physical with TB test is 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, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR). Additional clearances may be necessary if you resided outside of Pennsylvania in the past five years.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $33,504.00 - $53,532.00.
Salary Structure- Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
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