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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 (working with children 3 - 5 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 

This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional level.

Clarification of minimum requirements:

This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree, plus 1 year of relevant experience.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree 1+ 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

 

Prior to starting the position, a health physical with TB test is also required.

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check,