Early Childhood Teacher

Be the Teacher Who Shapes Tomorrow’s Readers

Westmoreland Intermediate Unit: Early Childhood Teacher Vacancy

Join a dynamic team where teachers are learners, leaders, and literacy changemakers — and where every classroom experience is designed for success. Help us prepare our youngest learners for Kindergarten!

Classroom Location: Greensburg, PA

Classroom Faculty: One teacher, one speech and language pathologist, two classroom assistants, one to three personal care assistants (a near one-to-one adult to student ratio)

A New Era in Early Childhood Education

At the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU7), we’re reimagining classroom instruction. Our mission is simple yet powerful: Empower our youngest learners through the science of reading, meaningful play, and intentional instruction.

Why teach Early Childhood at WIU7?

We’re not following trends — we’re setting them. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you would become a part of:

• Early Childhood LETRS Training Led by Dr. Jason Stragand, Local Certified Facilitator for Early Childhood LETRS and Early Childhood Services Director, every educator receives comprehensive training in the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) — connecting the science of reading to how 3, 4, and 5-year-olds access foundational literacy skills.
• Enhanced Alphabet Knowledge (EAK) Move beyond the letter of the week! Our students explore a letter a day, cycling through the alphabet 5–6 times each year to build fluency and familiarity through intentional, yet playful, multisensory learning.
• TeachTown Curriculum (OCDEL-Approved) Teachers implement this evidence-based curriculum aligned to the PA Early Learning Standards — supporting intentional literacy instruction and inclusive early learning.
• Innovative PDE-Approved Educator Induction Program (for new teachers) All new teachers join ELEVATE EDU: Induction Pathways to Excellence, a PDE-approved program that includes an assigned mentor and weekly support sessions through “Thriving in Year One,” led by Dr. Stragand.
• Post-Baccalaureate Learning Paid by WIU7 (percentage cost) Continue your professional journey — WIU7 covers costs for approved graduate coursework to advance your knowledge and certification.
• Collaborative Classrooms in Greensburg Each classroom follows a co-teacher assistant model with two dedicated teaching assistants, creating an optimal environment for individualized instruction and meaningful engagement.

Who You Are

You are a PK–4 certified educator (or equivalent) who:

• Believes in the precision of instruction
• Thrives in collaboration and innovation
• Understands (or wants to learn) the science behind how young children learn to read
• Is willing to obtain Special Education certification to support inclusive learning
• Wants to grow within a mission-driven, literacy-focused organization

What You’ll Do

• Create joyful, literacy-rich classrooms rooted in the Science of Reading
• Implement structured literacy and Enhanced Alphabet Knowledge routines
• Collaborate with specialists to meet IEP goals
• Partner with families to celebrate every milestone

Why You’ll Love the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Paid Early Childhood LETRS training
• OCDEL-approved TeachTown curriculum
• PDE-approved induction and mentoring
• Post-baccalaureate coursework partially covered by WIU7
• Supportive, innovative leadership

Ready to Make an Impact?

Send cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Jason Stragand Early Childhood Services Director

jstragand@wiu7.org

Come grow with us. Because when we plant strong roots in the early years, everything that follows can flourish.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,650.00 - $93,245.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,650 - $93,245