Assistant Teacher (University Child Development Center)

Assistant Teacher (University Child Development Center)University Child Development Center - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000439)u00a0The Assistant Teacher will work in an early childhood classroom at the University Child Development Center with children ranging in age from six weeks through 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 annually during their employment and maintain all DHS, NAEYC, Keystone STARS requirements. They are also required to attend all five professional development days at UCDC annually.u00a0Job SummarySupports head and associate teachers in a child development center. Prepares fine and gross motor activities for effective child development. Maintains a safe classroom conducive to learning and engagement. Guides student and temporary workers.Essential FunctionsThe Assistant Teacher supports the Head Teacher in the planning and implementation of a child development program for a class of children. Incumbent may act as supervisor when the Head Teacher and Associate Teacher are not in the classroom.Physical EffortThe work involves occasional, and at times sustained performance of heavier physical tasks such as traversing over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, traversing space quickly, and lifting and/or carrying 40-pound children. Work exposes the employee to potentially non disabling injuries or illnesses. Duties require regular exposure to the outside. Bloodborne and airborne pathogens present a potential hazard.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Assistant TeacherJob Family:u00a0Child DevelopmentJob Sub Family:u00a0University Child Development CenterCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0High School Diploma/GEDMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a01Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0NoAdditional details about Required Licensure/Certification:u00a0Candidate must have a high school diploma/GED and two years of verified experience with young children OR a high school diploma/GED, 15 credits in a human service field and one year of verified experience with young children.Work Schedule:u00a0M-F, 7:30-5:30 (varied shifts)Work Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0The 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:u00a0Resume, Cover LetterOptional Documents:u00a0Not ApplicablePI281744677

Created: 2026-01-29