Director & Instructor, Early Childhood Lab Center

ulsltu; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a 10-month, full-time Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Instructor in the Human Development and Family Science program in Ruston, LA.

The Director provides vision, leadership, and daily oversight of the ECEC, a laboratory school supporting student learning and university instruction, while contributing to program development in HDFS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• Experience in early childhood program administration or leadership.
• Teaching or mentoring college students preferred.
• Strong commitment to developmentally appropriate practice and experiential learning.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

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

Teaching experience

Administration

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a 10-month, full-time Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Instructor in the Human Development and Family Science program in Ruston, LA.

The Director provides vision, leadership, and daily oversight of the ECEC, a laboratory school supporting student learning and university instruction, while contributing to program development in HDFS.