Preschool Teacher

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 4, 2024

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Preschool Teacher

The Bennett Family Center, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for a Preschool teacher (working with children 3-5 years old) committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for 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

As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

This position minimally requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 1 year of relevant experience. Will be filled at the Intermediate Professional level. Previous work experience using the Environmental Rating Scale (ERS), Positive Behavior Support (PBS), and PA Early Learning Standards (ELS) highly desired.

This position requires the following clearances: 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). A health physical with TB test is also required prior to starting the position.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Pre-K-Counts-Teacher_REQ_0000054422-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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