Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field., Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Early Childhood education., Experience in online teaching or grading is preferred., Proficiency in computer skills and troubleshooting minor technical issues..

Key responsibilities:

Evaluate and grade subjective assignments and projects.

Provide constructive feedback to students to meet learning objectives.

Record grades accurately and within five days of submission.

Communicate with students and participate in special grading projects and accreditation activities.

Job description

Position Summary:
The Early Childhood Education grader is responsible for providing instructional support through constructive, focused feedback to ensure students meet the established learning objectives. The primary function of the Early Childhood Education grader is to evaluate and grade subjective assignments, and projects to assist students in achieving their educational goals through distance education technologies.

Essential Job Functions:

Objectively and accurately evaluate projects against established grading keys and rubrics
Complete the necessary steps to ensure that grades are properly recorded with the school
Grade projects within five days of submission
Correspond with students as may be required by the exam evaluation
Graders may provide input to instructional staff regarding areas of student difficulty
Graders may be asked to develop grading rubrics as directed by the instructional staff
Participate in special grading projects which may be required by the instructional staff
Participate in accreditation as needed
Participate in all policies required by Penn Foster including but not limited to Professional Development

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related discipline
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Early Childhood field
Previous teaching experience preferred. Online teaching a plus
Excellent computer skills along with the ability to troubleshoot minor technical issues.
Must have access to high-speed internet and use personal PC/MAC

Equal Employment Opportunity:
At Penn Foster we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that embraces and celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

About Us:
At Penn Foster, we are dedicated to helping over 300,000 students each year achieve their goals through affordable, accessible, career-focused learning. Our mission has remained the same since 1890: to enhance the lives of our students and clients through the acquisition of skills and credentials that can help them work toward their career and life goals. Together with our extensive partner network of leading employers, community-based organizations, and academic institutions, we close skills gaps and are building a workforce that’s prepared for the future job market. We aim to help businesses thrive by mobilizing their individual workers and energizing communities with opportunities for growth and progress. We are proud to play a role in the success of over 80% percent of our graduates that see improvement within their careers, as they inspire us to keep finding new ways to further our reach and broaden horizons. Join the Penn Foster movement and start working toward a better future today.

What We Offer:
We offer a competitive base salary, plus a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, generous paid time off, sponsored volunteer opportunities, parking & commuter benefits, a 401K with a company match, plus free access to all of our online programs.

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