Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Delaware Technical Community College; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College seeks an Early Childhood Classroom Teacher for its Child Development Center to plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. The role emphasizes safety, health, and family engagement to support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth.

The incumbent collaborates with the director, staff, and practicum students, maintains records, conducts conferences, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must meet Delaware OCCL requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher or higher as verified through DEEDS.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach and move from sitting on the floor to standing quickly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum.
• Maintain accurate documentation of children's progress, attendance, health and incidents.
• Communicate with families, staff, and management; conduct parent-teacher conferences.
• Supervise classroom assistants, interns, and volunteers; coordinate daily assignments.
• Maintain health and safety standards per OCCL regulations and Center policies.
• Prepare and maintain written records and participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Child development knowledge

Communication skills

Professional ethics

Team collaboration

Job description

The incumbent in this position will provide classroom instruction to children at the Child Development Center. The hours of this position may vary based on the operational needs of the position.

Salary $21.81/hr

Classification Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Job Code

Job Code 5065 (FT), 5565 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade B/C 12

Position Type

Position Type Part-Time

Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum in a classroom within the Child Development Center ( CDC ). Work includes, ensuring the safety, health and well-being of all children, while supporting their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth, maintaining compliance with regulations and fostering positive relationships with families, staff, and College students participating in early childhood practicum experiences.

Nature and Scope

An incumbent reports to the director of the child development center and is responsible for the daily operations and supervision of a classroom serving infants, toddlers, or pre-school aged children. Work includes curriculum planning and implementation, classroom management, developmental observation and assessment, and coordination with families, staff, and students. The position requires compliance with state standards and regulations as well as College policy. The incumbent may supervise classroom assistants, substitutes, student interns, and volunteers. This position models appropriate interactions for Early Childhood Education practicum students, maintains professional communications, and supports the mission of the College’s Child Development Center.

Principal Accountabilities

• Creates and delivers weekly lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities related to the following domains: cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional.
• Assesses the physical, cognitive, social-emotional development of the children using guidelines provided by director of the child development center. Reports concerns regarding developmental milestones to the assistant director of the child development center to determine if referrals for special services are needed.
• Maintains accurate, confidential, and current documentation of children’s progress, incidents, attendance, and health information.
• Communicate regularly with families, staff, and management, regarding developmental milestones and areas for support, while establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with families through communication, conferences, and education activities. Conducts a minimum of two parent-teacher conferences per year.
• Creates a nurturing, inclusive, and structed classroom environment that promotes learning through play and positive social interactions.
• Supervises early childhood classroom assistants, interns, and/or volunteers, including coordinating their daily assignments and providing timely support and feedback.
• Maintains health and safety standards in accordance with OCCL regulations and Center policies, including supervision ratios, sanitation practices, and emergency procedures. Maintains the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performs light housekeeping duties for the Center as needed.
• Maintains written and electronic records daily regarding each child’s development, daily activities, injury reports, etc.as assigned by the director of the child development center. Ensures that incidents including behavior and accident reports are communicated on the same business day to Center management and families as appropriate.
• Makes recommendations to the assistant director of the child development center for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and classroom materials.
• Works collaboratively with the center director, assistant director, and teachers to support center-wide initiatives, curriculum planning, and quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and program evaluation activities.
• Monitors, facilitates, and reviews Early Childhood Education Methods and Practicum students with their laboratory experiences including student lesson plans.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant State and federal program policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to OCCL and State Funded Early Care and Education Program ( SFECEP ) requirements.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles, child development stages, and best practices in infant, toddler and preschool settings.
• Knowledge of program development, assessment of children, curriculum implementation, and early childhood evaluation frameworks.
• Knowledge of the physical, cognitive, social-emotional development of children.
• Skills in organization and management of multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to critically think and use sound judgment, remaining calm when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, staff, college administrators and community partners.
• Ability to use applicable technology and software.
• Ability to effectively communicate and relate to a diverse population in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional ethics, and a respectful, inclusive environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain written records.
• Ability to utilize positive behavior management techniques appropriate for children being served.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must meet Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing ( OCCL ) requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher or higher as verified through the Delaware Educator Data Systems ( DEEDS ).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach and move from sitting on the floor to standing quickly.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• First Letter of Reference

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Other Document
• Multi Media