Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Delaware Technical Community College

Wilmington (DE)

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USD 43.000 - 53.000

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Descrizione del lavoro

Delaware Technical Community College in Wilmington seeks an Early Childhood Classroom Teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities in the Child Development Center, ensuring children's safety, health, and well-being while supporting their cognitive, social-emotional, and physical growth.

The incumbent may supervise classroom assistants and volunteers, conduct parent conferences, maintain records, and collaborate with families and staff to meet OCCL regulations

Competenze

Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum in a classroom.
Ensure safety, health and well-being of all children while supporting growth.
Maintain compliance with OCCL regulations and college policies.
Supervise classroom assistants, interns, and volunteers.
Conduct two parent-teacher conferences per year.

Mansioni

Creates and delivers weekly lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities.
Assesss development using provided guidelines; report concerns for referrals if needed.
Maintain confidential documentation of children's progress, incidents, attendance, health.
Communicate with families regularly; establish positive relationships and hold conferences.
Maintain inclusive classroom environment promoting learning through play.
Supervise assistants, interns, and volunteers; coordinate daily assignments.
Maintain health and safety standards per OCCL and Center policies.
Keep written records of development, daily activities, and incidents daily.
Recommend supplies and materials for the classroom.
Collaborate with center leadership on initiatives and curriculum planning.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
Monitor practicum students and their lesson plans.

Conoscenze

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Communication with families

Observation & assessment

Professional ethics

Multicultural communication

Record keeping

Team supervision

Formazione

DE OCCL Early Childhood Teacher requirements

Descrizione del lavoro

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 $48,042.00

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 Full-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

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:
1. Creates and delivers weekly lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities related to the following domains: cognitive, language, physical, and social-emotional.

2. 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.

3. Maintains accurate, confidential, and current documentation of children’s progress, incidents, attendance, and health information.

4. 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.

5. Creates a nurturing, inclusive, and structed classroom environment that promotes learning through play and positive social interactions.

6. Supervises early childhood classroom assistants, interns, and/or volunteers, including coordinating their daily assignments and providing timely support and feedback.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Makes recommendations to the assistant director of the child development center for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and classroom materials.

10. Works collaboratively with the center director, assistant director, and teachers to support center-wide initiatives, curriculum planning, and quality improvement efforts.

11. Participates in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and program evaluation activities.

12. Monitors, facilitates, and reviews Early Childhood Education Methods and Practicum students with their laboratory experiences including student lesson plans.

13. 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.

Posting Number

Posting Number REG5040PO

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 05/25/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

Open Date 05/08/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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