Job Description

The Children's Home of Pittsburgh is seeking a Full-Time Early Childhood Teacher for Child's Way, our daycare center for medically fragile children. Child's Way is open from 6:30am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, eight hour shifts per week. No weekends, nights, or holidays. Under the supervision of the Director of Child's Way, the Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child enrolled in accordance with DHS, Head Start, and Keystone Stars Standards. Teachers will work cooperatively with the nurses, therapists, and Early Intervention professionals to provide a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate learning experience. This position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance - The Children's Home pays the ENTIRE deductible! Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employer Contribution - Earn an additional $600/yr. just for being full-time! Life Insurance Long Term Disability Supplemental Insurance 401(k) & Match - Immediately eligible for match of 50% on up to 6% of contributions! Annual Merit Increases Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) - Very Generous PTO Plan! FREE On-site parking MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Must have attained one of the following qualification levels: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children. An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. 2. Ability to organize, prioritize, and communicate appropriately. 3. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively and positively communicate and cooperate with children, family members, physicians, other staff, and visitors. 4. Emotional and mental ability to perform effectively and efficiently under stressful and emergency situations. 5. Cognitive ability to utilize basic knowledge of growth and development in interactions with children and families. 6. Act 33 and 34 clearances, FBI Background check, and National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR).

Job Tags

Similar Jobs