Assistant Teacher

The University Child Development Center is seeking a full time Assistant Teacher.

The Assistant Teacher will work in a classroom at the University Child Development Center with children ranging in age from six weeks to five years of age. The position involves a collaborative effort in supporting the functions of the classroom under the supervision of a Head Teacher and an Associate Teacher. The Assistant Teacher is responsible for supporting daily activities and programming in the classroom, interaction with and supervising a group of children and maintaining daily communication with families. Some supervision of University students is required.

Assistant Teachers are required to maintain 12 hours of professional development during their employment and maintain all DHS, NAEYC, Keystone STARS requirements. They are also required to attend all professional development days at UCDC.Applicant must have at least one year of Center based experience with children between the ages of six weeks and five years of age and must have at least 15 credits in a related field (Early Childhood, Child Development, Child and Family Studies).

The hours range between 7:30-6:00.

 
Incumbent must have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 15 credit hours in higher education in child care, early childhood or child development. Incumbent must have one to two years of Center based childcare experience with children between the ages of six weeks to five years of age.  The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Child Development.I Non-Exempt
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience Level Required: 1-2 years experience
Work Schedule: M-F 7:00-6:00 flexible
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD based on 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, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable