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University of Pittsburgh · 3 months ago

Head Teacher (University Child Development Center)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Head Teacher for its University Child Development Center. The Head Teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive early childhood program, supervising staff, and maintaining relationships with parents while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for children.

Higher Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationCurriculum DevelopmentChild SupervisionLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProfessional DevelopmentParent CommunicationAssessment SkillsRecord KeepingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a related field (with at least 30 credits in Early Childhood Education)

1 year of experience with children between the ages of 6 weeks through 5 years of age

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement

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

Successful completion of a background check

PA State Police Criminal Record Check

FBI Criminal Record Check

PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Resume

Cover Letter

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

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