Assistant Preschool Teacher of the Amy Wise CCLC PT

Job Description

Job Description

ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER OF THE

AMY WISE CHILDRENS CREATIVE LEARNING CENTER

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Preschool Teacher of the Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center. This is a temporary part-time position that will begin immediately.

Reporting to the Director of the Amy Wise Children’s Creative Learning Center, the Assistant Preschool Teacher supports the delivery of high-quality instruction and nurturing care to children of the College’s students, faculty, staff, and community members in a preschool learning environment. This position assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating the Center’s curriculum and contributes to creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom experience. The Assistant Preschool Teacher also performs additional duties as assigned by the Director and Preschool Teacher.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Code for Nursery Schools/Kindergartens, an Assistant Preschool Teacher shall have attained one of the following qualification levels with two years of experience that is required.

• Be a graduate of an approved 2-year college or university having specialized in child development, early childhood or elementary education.
• Be a graduate of an approved 2-year college or university and submit documentary evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the theory of child development, early childhood, or elementary education.
• Have completed a minimum of 2 years of college or university credit, totaling 60 credits, in an approved institution and submit documentary evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the theory of child development, early childhood and elementary education.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Code for Nursery Schools/Kindergartens, an Assistant Preschool Teacher shall have attained one of the following qualification levels with two years of experience that is preferred.

• Be a graduate of an approved 4-year college or university with a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in early childhood education.
• Be a graduate of an approved 4-year college or university and submit documentary evidence of the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the theory of child development, early childhood or elementary education.
• Be a graduate of an approved 4-year college or university and submit documentary evidence of at least 2 years successful experience as a teacher in a public, nonpublic non licensed or accredited nursery or kindergarten school.

Required Certifications, Trainings and Clearances:

• Complete Mandated Reporter Training and maintain current certification.
• Maintain active certification in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
• Participate annually in fire safety training conducted by a certified fire protection professional.
• Maintain up-to-date clearances, including Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Criminal History Clearance, and Federal Criminal History Record (FBI Fingerprint Clearance).
• Provide documentation of a current physical examination and negative Tuberculosis (Mantoux) test.

Hourly rate will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.

BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with five (5) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.

BC3 has 53 career and transfer programs. The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.

The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today’s higher education landscape. BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania for 2025 on Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit

Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.