Associate Teacher (University Child Development Center)

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 the head teacher with the development and facilitation of classroom programming and operations in a child development center. Maintains a safe classroom conducive to learning and engagement. Assesses children's needs and communicates effectively with parents. Guides support staff.

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.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Associate Teacher Job Family: Child Development Job Sub Family: University Child Development Center Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Associate's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No Work Schedule: M-F 7:30-6:00 (37.5 hours varied schedule) Work Arrangement: M-F 7:30-6:00 (37.5 hours varied schedule) 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, BI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance. Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI244192222