Early Childhood Development Teacher, State College

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals both with and without disabilities/special needs. We are celebrating over 100 years of serving children and are proud of our history! Our Child Development Center is looking to hire an energetic and nurturing Early Childhood Development Teacher II to provide classroom instruction to young children. The position is full-time exempt, 40 hours per week. The hourly range is $15.00-$18.00 per hour with full-benefits valued at over 6K including UPMC health insurance and retirement opportunities through Empower. It also comes with a 50% off discount for a child enrolled in our program. Our staff is a caring and closely knit group. Please consider joining our team who care for and nurture young children as they grow; watch them develop in their abilities and skills before your very eyes. We are also a Keystone STARS program which recognizes programs of high quality services. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required; OR 2. Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1year of experience with children required; OR 3. Associates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children required; OR 4. Associates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children required. 5. Prior experience in working with children (ages birth to 8) preferred. 6. Current valid PA drivers license and acceptable driving record obtained through the PA Department of Transportation required. 7. Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Department of Human Services FBI clearances required. 8. National Sex Offenders Registry results required. 9. Passing of physical examination and TB required. JOB RESPONSIBILITES: Responsibility for classroom instruction, student assessment, and data collection, as well as, implementing goals of Individuals Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition support. 1. Create daily and monthly lesson plans that are available to review at least one week in advance. Follow the established, play-based curriculum (Creative Curriculum) and implement adaptations, as necessary and appropriate, for each child. 2. Plan for learning activities within established classroom centers and rotate materials monthly and as appropriate. HOURS/BENEFITS: The Early Childhood Development Teacher II is a full-time position M-F 40 hours per week with one hour unpaid lunch. The hourly range is $15-$18.00 per hour. The position comes with an excellent benefit package valued at an additional $6K per year (health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance). An added benefit is 50% off child care for your enrolled child as long as you are employed. WHY WORK FOR US? Easterseals Child Development Center participates within the Keystone STARS program and is recognized as a quality child care program. If you are looking for a great career opportunity to further the lives of young children, then please consider this position. Our kids ROCK! Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.