Are you looking for open child care positions? Early learning programs in the Greater Pittsburgh Area are hiring!
Child Care Positions in Pittsburgh
Manchester Youth Development Center
Assistant Teacher
Manchester Youth Development Center is seeking an individual to join the team as an assistant teacher for its Training Wheels Program, which serves children ages 3 to 5 years. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves early learning, believes in hands-on, play-based education and wants to help young learners grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Apply here.
Classroom Aid
Manchester Youth Development Center is seeking an individual to join the team as a classroom aid for its Training Wheels Program, which serves children ages 3 to 5 years. This is a great opportunity for someone who loves early learning, believes in hands-on, play-based education and wants to help young learners grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Apply here.
The Elizabeth Seton Center
The Elizabeth Seton Center is seeking a lead teacher for multiple positions. More information is available on their website. Those interested in applying should email karen@setoncenterpgh.org.
Child Care Teacher
The Child Care Teacher’s primary responsibility includes planning and implementation of programs for children in a manner that contributes to the Mission of Elizabeth Seton Center and the growth and development of children.
Assistant Child Care Teacher
The Assistant Child Care Teacher’s primary responsibility is to support the Child Care Teacher in the planning and implementation of programs for children in a manner that contributes to the Mission of Elizabeth Seton Center and the growth and development of children.
Child Care Teacher’s Aide
The primary responsibility of the Child Care Teacher’s Aide is to support the Child Care Teacher and Assistant Child Care Teacher in activities in a manner that contributes to the Mission of Elizabeth Seton Center and the growth and development of children.
Other Jobs in Early Childhood
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Early Intervention, Itinerant Teacher
The Early Intervention Teacher is directly supervised by the Early Intervention Program Officer and is responsible for providing services to eligible young children in Preschool programs, Early Intervention classrooms and community/home settings throughout the city. Learn more and apply.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA
Youth Development Professional
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western PA is seeking a youth development professional, who will serve as a direct-service leader in creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that promotes the holistic development of all youth. The position implements daily programming with intentionality and enthusiasm, fostering relationships that support each child’s academic, social-emotional, and physical growth.
HeartPrints Center for Early Education
Program Coordinator
HeartPrints is seeking a passionate, reflective, and caring preschool teacher who is excited to make a meaningful impact during the most important years of a child’s life. Those interested should email a resume to HPC@heartprintsed.org.
Allegheny County
Birth to Five Manager
The birth-to-five manager reports directly to the deputy director and is part of a collaborative team responsible for planning and implementing the Department of Children Initiatives’ strategic priorities and contributes their expertise in early care and education policy and programming to meet the goals of the department. They support the advancement of DCI’s goals and vision for improving child and youth outcomes and building the overall system of early care and education for Allegheny County’s children and youth and their families. The position’s salary range is $60,000 to $70,000. For more information, visit the job listing on Allegheny County’s website. Those interested in the position can apply online.
Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
Little Friends Assistant Teacher
The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh is seeking a Little Friends assistant teacher to support the lead teacher and Early Childhood faculty in caring for children, ages 1-3, within a developmentally appropriate, nurturing, and rhythm-based Waldorf early childhood environment. This full-time role is essential in maintaining the integrity, quality, and daily life of the Little Friends program. Those interested should send a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and two written professional recommendations (required upon hire) to employment@waldorfpittsburgh.org.
Angels’ Place, Inc.
Early Childhood Educator
Angels’ Place, Inc. is hiring an early childhood educator. The teacher would be responsible for planning and executing developmentally appropriate learning activities, classroom management, and assessments as well as supporting the mission of the organization. Applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to angelsplacepittsburgh@gmail.com.
Brightside Academy
Lead Teacher
Brightside Academy is seeking a teacher to ensure the health and safety of children in the classroom, maintain consistent supervision of children, and plan, evaluate, and implement educational programs – including curriculum, classroom planning and reporting, and age-appropriate development strategies that enhance learning. Those interested should submit an application online.
Brightside Academy
Assistant Teacher
Brightside Academy is seeking an assistant teacher to assist in high-quality programming and educational focus and care in assigned classrooms. The position supports the lead teacher with planning, evaluating, and implementing educational program. The assistant teacher also monitors classroom management in size, ratio, attendance, mealtime, toileting, resting, classroom experience, schedules, and procedures. Those interested should submit an application online.
Mushroom Family Learning Center
Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Mushroom Family Learning Center is seeking an assistant preschool teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Those interested should visit the employment opportunities page on the center’s website for job posting information and send a resume and cover letter to directormflc@gmail.com.
University Child Development Center
Assistant Teacher
The University Child Development Center is searching for an assistant teacher to work in an early childhood classroom with children ranging in age from six weeks to 5 years. The position supports the functions of the classroom under the supervision of a head teacher and 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. Those interested can apply on the University of Pittsburgh’s website.
Kaleidoscope Childcare Center
Head Preschool Teacher
The Kaleidoscope Childcare Center is seeking a head preschool teacher who has a passion for children, ages 4 to 5 years, in a classroom environment. Responsibilities include maintaining a stimulating but organized classroom; developing lesson plans that prepare children for the upcoming kindergarten school year; promoting social, academic, emotional and cognitive growth; communicating with parents on children’s overall progress; completing periodical assessments; and working cooperatively with assistant teachers. The position will begin in August. For more information, call 412-221-1903.
Head Older Toddler Teacher
The Kaleidoscope Childcare Center is searching for an energetic head older toddler teacher for children between the ages of 2 and 3. The teacher will meet the needs of the children through personal interaction and cognitive, physical, and emotional activities. They will also be responsible for developing and implementing weekly lesson plans, periodic assessments, communication with parents regarding children in the classroom, assist with bathroom breaks, designating responsibilities to assistant teachers, and preparing meals and snacks. The position will begin in August. For more information, call 412-221-1903.
Learning to Care Child Care
Child Care Educator
Learning to Care Child Care is seeking a child care educator to support the lead teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom. The position would involve assisting with daily routines, transitions, supervision, and classroom organization as well as supporting positive behavior guidance and social-emotional development. Those interested should email a resume to twashington@learning2lcc.com.
Western PA School for Blind Children
Childcare (A Child’s VIEW) Teacher
The Western PA School for Blind Children is seeking a childcare (A Child’s VIEW) teacher. The program is an on-site child care center for WPSBC employees of the school and is also open to alumni families. The position would operate within the classroom setting, caring for the children and following the set curriculums to deliver a positive learning environment for its students. The school is searching for teachers to work with preschool, toddler, and infants. Those interested can apply online.
Allegheny County Department of Human Services
Early Learning Program Coordinator
Allegheny County Department of Human Services is searching for an early learning program coordinator to work under the supervision of the Family Strengthening program manager. The coordinator is responsible for program execution and continuous quality improvement efforts of the early childhood contracts in the DHS Office of Community Services, including Head Start and Home Visiting programs. The coordinator will also integrate knowledge of programs and policies with strong project management skills to support large-scale initiatives among DHS early childhood services. The role involves developing strong relationships with provider partners to work toward shared goals of improving child and family outcomes. For more information or to apply, visit Allegheny County’s website.
Waldorf
Assistant Teacher
Waldorf is seeking an assistant teacher to support the lead teacher and early childhood faculty in caring for children, ages 2.5 to 6, within a developmentally appropriate, nurturing, and rhythm-based early childhood environment. This part-time role plays an essential part in maintaining the integrity, quality, and daily life of the early childhood programs. Please send the following to employment@waldorfpittsburgh.org: Cover letter, resume, and three professional references. The position is also listed online.
UPMC Mercy Child Development Center
Assistant Teacher
Under the direction of a senior teacher or teacher, assistant teachers provide quality child care for the children enrolled in the Child Development Center, ranging in age from infants to pre-k. Assistant teachers promote the children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth by implementing program goals, objectives, and curriculum. Apply online or contact chianellib@upmc.edu with any questions.
Teacher
Teachers will assume the full responsibility for children – infants through preschool – and support staff assigned to the classroom. The position involves providing quality child care to promote the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children through developmentally appropriate early childhood practices. The teacher also provides guidance to assistant teachers and teacher’s aides. Those interested should apply online or contact chianellib@upmc.edu with any questions.
Fifth Avenue Family Child Care
Assistant Group Supervisor
Fifth Avenue Child Care Center is seeking an assistant group supervisor. The center is a small and private center that takes care of a mixed age group. The position offers $20 per hour and other benefits. Those interested should email a resume to merlos@theellisschool.org.
Laughlin Children’s Center
Cooperative Teacher at The Village Preschool
The co-teacher will work 25 to 30 hours per week from mid-August through May. They will co-teach one preschool class that meets twice during the week from 9 a.m. to noon and one pre-kindergarten class that meets twice during the week from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and once during the week from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with two other educators. The position is guided by a play-based philosophy of learning and creates and maintains a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment for preschool children. The c0-teacher will help to curate and implement an engaging early childhood experience that supports children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and behavioral development. Those interested in the position can apply online.
Carriage House Children’s Center
Kindergarten Co-Teacher
Carriage House Children’s Center is seeking a full-time kindergarten co-teacher. Candidates must have a BA in elementary and early childhood education with a Pennsylvania certification to teach pre-k through fourth grade. Those interested in applying should email a resume to chcc@carriagehouse.org.
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