The Child Care Center at Hort Woods, on the University Park campus, is seeking a candidate for an Infant/Toddler teacher (working with children infant - 3 years old) committed to the process of creating and providing high quality learning environments for young children and families.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supporting and maintaining high quality classroom standards in a laboratory setting
Coordinating and implementing an innovative curriculum model with a team of colleagues
Establishing and maintaining relationships of cooperation and respect with all co-workers, supervisors, and families
Providing oversight and training of interns and student teachers in early childhood education undergraduate programs
Maintaining standards in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation and PA Keystone STARS 4 quality standards
As a member of Penn State Human Resources, you will be joining a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State’s historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires the following clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check, and the National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR). A health physical with TB test is also required prior to starting the position.