Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Delaware Technical Community College; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 41,978 - 51,307; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Technical Community College seeks an Early Childhood Teacher to provide classroom instruction at the Child Development Center. This role includes planning, implementing, and evaluating activities that support children's growth and well-being.

The incumbent will ensure compliance with regulations and foster positive relationships with families and staff. The position requires strong knowledge of early childhood principles, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create a nurturing classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal program policies and regulations.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment of children.
• Ability to build strong relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom instruction in a developmental setting.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Assess children's development and document progress.
• Communicate with families and maintain a nurturing classroom environment.
• Supervise classroom assistants and students.

Skills

Early childhood education principles

Child development knowledge

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Emergency situation management

Education

Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) requirements

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: $46,643.00

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 the director of the child development center, and 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.
• Communicates 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 structured 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 judgement, 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
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Other Document
• Multi Media
• First Letter of Reference