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

Head Teacher (University Child Development Center)

University Child Development Center - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25004734)

The Head Teacher is responsible for the planning and implementation of a complete early childhood program including supervision, assessment, and curriculum for a classroom of children. The Head Teacher establishes and maintains professional and supportive relationships with all parents/guardians and supervises and coaches support staff and University student workers. The Head Teacher is responsible for maintaining the classroom, assessing and maintaining care, programming for the classroom and ensuring the safety of all children. The UCDC is a laboratory school and Head Teachers support those efforts by providing practicum experiences and research opportunities to University students and faculty. Head Teachers are expected to contribute professionally to the program, write newsletter articles, attend Head Teacher meetings and attend five professional development days annually. Head Teachers are required to maintain 12 hours of professional development during their employment and maintain all state licensing and Keystone STARS and NAEYC standards, along with successful implementation of the UCDC philosophy and curriculum. Successful use of technology for parent/guardian communication, assessments and documentation is expected. Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary. Additional duties as required.

Job Summary

Supervises and cares for young children while maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom. Facilitates effective learning programs and prepares lessons and activities in accordance with departmental goals and philosophies. Maintains confidential records and collaborates on scheduling, hiring, programming, and evaluation procedures.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include planning and implementation of a complete child development program for a class of children, establishing and maintaining relationships with all parents/guardians and supervision of support staff.

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.Head Teacher

Job Family: Child Development

Job Sub Family: University Child Development Center

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field (with at least 30 credits in Early Childhood Education) and one year of experience. Applicant may have an Associate’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and 3 years of experience with children between the ages of 6 weeks through 5 years of age.

Work Schedule: M-F 7:30-6:00 (37.5 hours varied schedule)

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

Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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