Early Childhood Teacher or Associate Teacher - Children's School

Carnegie Mellon University - Pittsburgh, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Carnegie Mellon University Children's School is part of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences' Department of Psychology and is one of the most popular programs in the Pittsburgh area. The Children's School is a laboratory school that is actively involved in preschool and kindergarten education, developmental research, undergraduate teaching and training of both pre-service and practicing educators. Educators model best practices for early childhood education by designing thematic curriculum for active exploration and equipping parents to extend children's learning at home. The Children's School offers model preschool and kindergarten programs for approximately 72 children ages 3-6 years. Our program runs from September through mid-May, with the option of a half-day summer camp in June. We are seeking to hire an Early Childhood Teacher or Early Childhood Associate Teacher to join our staff. We are also open to candidates seeking both full-time and part-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Classroom program and assessments, and organizing and delegating daily tasks and systems for the classroom.
• Assumes active participation in planning, supervising and implementing the classroom program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the School, the PA Department of Education and NAEYC Guidelines.
• Supervise Associate Teachers generally and undergraduate assistants directly.
• Promotes cooperation, participation and harmony with the educator team and conveys a sense of collegiality and professionalism in the team environment.
• Participate in center-wide organizational tasks and communicate organizational changes, initiatives to the Associate Teachers.
• Accountable for the safety of the children while at the School, on the playground and on field trips as well as ongoing evaluation of the health and safety of the School. Reports signs of a child's illness to the Educational Administrator or Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred for Teacher position.
• 3-5 years' experience teaching or instructional experience for Teacher position.
• US Teacher's Certification for Teacher position.
• Bachelor's degree required for Associate Teacher position.
• 1-3 years' experience teaching or instructional experience for Associate Teacher position.
• US Teacher's Certification for Associate Teacher position.
• Successful Background Check, including Act 153 child protection clearances.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings program with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
• Fitness center access