What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Associate Teacher - The Children's School - Dietrich College position at Carnegie Mellon University?
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 Associate Teacher to join our staff.
Job Description
Core responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Cyert Center and Children's School
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
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 Associate Teacher to join our staff.
Job Description
Core responsibilities include:
- Participates in staff meetings, unit planning and evaluation, professional development, and other all-staff activities.
- Working closely with the Teachers to plan and implement assigned individual or group activities with children
- Helping with greeting and dismissal of children, activity planning, implementation and clean up, snack/lunch preparation, children's diapering, toileting and dressing, and playground preparation, supervision and cleanup.
- Maintains the School's health, safety, and sanitation standards, and reports signs of a child's illness to the Education Director
- May be asked to lead or substitute for Teachers re: the children's programming.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 1-3 years of teaching or instructional experience required
- US Teachers Certification
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
- Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
- Additional information about the children’s school can be found here: https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/psychology/cs/
- Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Cyert Center and Children's School
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
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