Director & Instructor, Early Childhood Center

Louisiana Tech University; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University is seeking a 10-month, full-time Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Instructor in the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program. The ECEC serves as a laboratory school for ages 3 and 4 and supports undergraduate instruction through practicum placements and student employment.

The Director will provide vision and daily oversight of the ECEC, teach three undergraduate HDFS courses per academic year, and collaborate with faculty to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood program administration or leadership.
• Experience teaching or mentoring college students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and administration of the Early Childhood Education Center, including supervision of lead teachers and staff, program planning, and compliance with state licensing and quality standards.
• Maintain and enhance the ECEC’s role as a model early childhood program and laboratory school supporting student learning and engagement.
• Facilitate high-impact learning experiences for university students through observations, practicum placements, and student employment.
• Teach three undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Science per academic year.
• Support recruitment, retention, and success of HDFS students.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate the ECEC into academic programming and experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage with families, community partners, and university stakeholders to promote program excellence and visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in HDFS / ECE / Child Development

Job description

Louisiana Tech University is seeking a 10-month, full-time Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Instructor in the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program. The ECEC serves as a laboratory school for ages 3 and 4 and supports undergraduate instruction through practicum placements and student employment.

The Director will provide vision and daily oversight of the ECEC, teach three undergraduate HDFS courses per academic year, and collaborate with faculty to