Associate Teacher (University Child Development Center) at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Associate Teacher (University Child Development Center)

University Child Development Center - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001870)

The Associate Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the planning and the implementation of an early childhood program for a class of children. Associate Techers are responsible for supporting the Head Teacher in maintaining the classroom, assessing and maintaining care, programming for the classroom, and ensuring the safety of all children. Associate Teachers act as the Head Teacher in that teacher’s absence, supervise staff and University students and respond to parent/guardian inquiries and needs. Associate Teachers are required to maintain 12 hours of professional development annually during their employment and maintain all DHS regulations, NAEYC standards and Keystone STARS requirements throughout their employment.

Job Summary

Supports head and associate teachers in a child development center. Prepares fine and gross motor activities for effective child development. Maintains a safe classroom conducive to learning and engagement. Guides student and temporary workers.

Essential Functions

The Associate Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the planning and the implementation of an early childhood program for a class of children. Associate Techers are responsible for supporting the Head Teacher in maintaining the classroom, assessing and maintaining care, programming for the classroom, and ensuring the safety of all children. Associate Teachers act as the Head Teacher in that teacher’s absence, supervise staff and University students and respond to parent/guardian inquiries and needs. Associate Teachers are required to maintain 12 hours of professional development annually during their employment and maintain all DHS regulations, NAEYC standards and Keystone STARS requirements throughout their employment.

Physical Effort

The work involves occasional, and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as traversing over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, traversing space quickly, and lifting and/or carrying 40-pound children. Work exposes the employee to potentially non disabling injuries or illnesses. Duties require regular exposure to the outside. Bloodborne and airborne pathogens present a potential hazard.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Assistant Teacher

Job Family: Child Development

Job Sub Family: University Child Development Center

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: HS diploma/GED AND 30 credits in a human service field AND one year of verified experience with young children

Work Schedule: M-F, 7:30-5:30 (varied shifts)

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable