Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Fayetteville State University; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fayetteville State University’s Early Childhood Learning Center seeks an Early Childhood Development Practitioner to implement Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and Ready Rosie for NC Pre-K students. This full‑time position supports the physical, social and emotional development of young children.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a teaching license (or the ability to obtain one within a year) and at least one year of childcare experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a teaching license OR the ability to obtain a teaching license within one year of employment.
• One year of childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and Ready Rosie for NC Pre-K students.
• Plan a program that enriches the physical, social, and emotional development of enrolled children.

Skills

Childcare experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Teaching license or ability to obtain within one year

Job description

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Position Title: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Working Title:

Position Number:

Position Number: 005151

Full-time or Part-time:

Full-time or Part-time: Full Time

Time Limited Position:

Time Limited Position: No

Number of Vacancies:

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:

Department: Early Childhood Learning Center

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0402671

SHRA/EHRA:

SHRA/EHRA: SHRA

Job Category:

Job Category: Professional

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $42,789.00 - $42,789.00

Overall Position Competency:

Overall Position Competency: Journey

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The primary purpose is to serve children from six weeks and five (5) years of age. The Center is under the direction of the College of Education. It was established in the fall of 1970 to provide Early Childhood Education majors an opportunity to become familiar with young children and their characteristics. In addition to being a center for the training of Early Childhood students, the Early Childhood Learning Center also has as one of its goals to provide a learning environment that will help children develop to their maximum potential: physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

The ECLC serves not only the University but also Fayetteville and the surrounding communities. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services Childcare Unit and Partnership for Children of Cumberland County refer to as many of its childcare applicants as space permits.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to implement Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD , and Ready Rosie to children enrolled in NC Pre-K. The prospective employee must enroll in the Early Educator Support Unit under the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The prospective employee will be fully responsible for planning a program that will enrich the physical, social, and emotional needs of children enrolled in NC Pre-K.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a teaching license OR
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and able to obtain a teaching license within one year of employment.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of childcare experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Notice to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 09/13/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Other Information:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement:

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
• Other Documents Continued

Constituent Institution of The University of North Carolina.