Preschool Teacher 4 (Preschool Supervising Teacher)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Bennett Family Center is seeking a candidate for a Preschool Supervising Teacher position (working with children 3 – 5 years old).  This teacher serves as a master teacher, supervises staff, coordinates and implements the development of lesson plans and assesses children/maintains records.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:  

• Supervise, train, and develop staff, students, and work study staff; advise director/coordinator of staffing needs  

• Coordinate and implement development lesson plans, maintaining records, and ensuring a safe and supportive classroom environment  

• Plan, coordinate and implement parent involvement programs 

• Assess children and maintain records  

• Provide various reports to management 

• Communicate with management on classroom, personnel and other issues 

• May complete various administrative tasks  

• Serve on search committees as assigned  

• Oversee child/teacher assignments  

• Serve as a “master” teacher  

• May be asked to oversee program in absence of program administrator  

• May perform additional work activities of teachers at all levels as needed 

  

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. 

  

This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher plus 5 years 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 

• National Sex Offender Registry Clearance (NSOR) 

  

A health physical with TB test is also required prior to starting the position. 

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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