Adult Basic Education Part Time Early Childhood Educator

Job Title: Part-Time Early Childhood Educator

Position Summary: 

The Early Childhood Educator is accountable for planning, coordinating and managing activities to provide a conducive environment for a child’s total development and healthy well-being of the children and their families with the support of the educational advisor and program supervisor. An emphasis is to serve families with children aged birth to five years that are enrolled in the adult education program and not currently receiving other services.

1. Coordinate the educational, social, emotional, and physical development of the children in the program appropriate to the developmental level of the child by providing a variety of age appropriate literacy  and learning activities.
2. Help children develop a sense of independence, self-respect, respect to others, and overall general well-being through engaging activities.
3. Administer and train in appropriate assessment tools of childhood development and documenting accurate observation notes; including participating in orientations when needed.
4. Provide frequent positive communication about the child’s progress and development to the parent.
5. Coordinate with the Adult Education instructors and education advisors to incorporate common family goals and track progress, attendance, lessons, etc.
6. Facilitate, participate and coordinate weekly parent support and parent/child interaction groups, including evening and online activities when scheduled.
7. Maintain accurate participant records and case documentation (sharefile) and databases regarding goals, barriers, attendance, other related student information or other clerical data as assigned to follow AIU, state and federal policies and regulations.
8. Establish and maintain relationships with partner school districts, social service agencies, and other community systems which impact program participants, and share data when appropriate.
9. Participate in state mandated activities, including but not limited to PLC meetings, teacher training, staff development, program improvement, and other AIU or state program initiatives that support program development as directed by the coordinator.   This includes completing the new staff induction modules withing the current program year of being hired.
10. Work with all AIU staff and students to effectively understand and create a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment that promotes a culture of learning within the framework of our program guidelines including the discussion of program policies, technology usage, orientation, other as needed.
11. Provide daily program communication to staff, students, and program partners via calls, texts, and emails which are documented in a timely manner according to program procedures.
12. Perform a variety of non-instructional responsibilities as needed and assigned, such as clerical, data collection and entry, curriculum development, case management, recruitment, training, and/or any additional tasks related to the general operation of the Adult Education Program.
13. Assist in childcare when needed.
14. Responsible for other duties assigned by program supervisor.

Qualifications 

1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, family relations, social work, guidance counseling and one (1) year experience working with infants/toddlers and families or the ability to work with parents and children in a home environment. Community services experience preferred.

2. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
3. Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills required.
4. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
5. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible, and work as part of a team.
6. Ability to think creatively, plan and organize complex work projects.
7. Self-motivated; demonstrated initiative and ability to follow through with completion of tasks.
8. Ability to travel.
9. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy

Additional Requirements:   

• Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions: This position may involve standing, walking, and active engagement throughout the day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Program Supervisor

Department: Adult Basic Education

Position Schedule: Based on the needs of the program 

Salary: $23.00/hour

Benefits: Adult Basic Education Hourly Benefit Guide

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, clearances, at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: [email protected]

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.