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Early Childhood Development Teacher

Easterseals Western & Central Pennsylvania·State College, Pennsylvania

$16 - $16/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
·Posted 6 days ago
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The Lead Teacher II is responsible for providing classroom instruction, conducting student assessments, and collecting data to track progress. They must also implement individualized family service plans and follow a play-based curriculum to support child development.

Job DetailsJob Location

  • State
  • College
  • Division -
  • State
  • College,
  • PA 16801Position
  • Type:
  • Full
  • TimeSalary
  • Range: $16.00
  • HourlyJob
  • Shift:
  • DayJob
  • Category: EducationEasterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals both with and without disabilities/special needs. We are celebrating over 100 years of serving children and are proud of our history! Our Child Development Center is looking to hire an energetic and nurturing Early Childhood Development Teacher to provide classroom instruction to young children. The position is full-time, 40 hours at $16.00 and hour with full-benefits valued at over 6K including UPMC health insurance and retirement opportunities through Empower. Our staff is a caring and closely knit group. Please consider joining our team who care for and nurture young children as they grow; watch them develop in their abilities and skills before your very eyes. We are also a Keystone STARS program which recognizes programs of high quality services. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ECD TEACHER II Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field required; OR Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1year of experience with children required; OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children required; OR Associates degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children required. Prior experience in working with children (ages birth to 8) preferred. Current valid PA drivers license and acceptable driving record obtained through the PA Department of Transportation required. Acceptable Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse and Department of Human Services FBI clearances required. NSOR clearance required. Passing of physical examination and TB required.
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  • Responsibilites
  • FOR
  • THE
  • ECD
  • TEACHER
  • II include: Responsibility for classroom instruction, student assessment, and data collection, as well as, implementing goals of Individuals Family Service Plan (IFSP) and transition support. Create daily and monthly lesson plans that are available to review at least one week in advance. Follow the established, play-based curriculum (Creative Curriculum) and implement adaptations, as necessary and appropriate, for each child. Plan for learning activities within established classroom centers and rotate materials monthly and as appropriate. HOURS/BENEFITS The Early Childhood Development Teacher II is a full-time position M-F 40 hours per week with one hour unpaid lunch. The hourly rate is $16. The position comes with an excellent benefit package valued at an additional $6K per year (health, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plan, paid time off, life and disability insurance). WHY WORK FOR US? Easterseals Child Development Center participates within the Keystone STARS program and is recognized as a quality child care program. If you are looking for a great career opportunity to further the lives of young children, then please consider this position. Our kids ROCK! Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status. Qualifications

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least an associate degree in a relevant field such as early childhood education or human services, combined with the required years of experience. Additionally, applicants must pass criminal record, child abuse, and FBI clearances, and possess a valid driver's license.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Data collection
  • Lesson planning
  • Play-based learning
  • Child development
  • Early childhood education
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Transition support
  • Special education
  • Student assessment
  • Classroom instruction

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $16/hr
Location
State College, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 14, 2026
Application
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Easterseals Western & Central Pennsylvania

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania provides exceptional programs and services to over 17,000 people, in 47 counties in Pennsylvania, to ensure that people with disabilities or other special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryNon-profit Organization Management
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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