Early Childhood Teacher

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is hiring Early Childhood Education Teachers for their Child Care Education Program. Candidates will be responsible for curriculum development, maintaining classroom standards, and mentoring university students in a hands-on learning environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to work in a diverse educational setting and contribute to the development of future professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Preferred: Birth-Kindergarten licensure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for curriculum planning in classrooms.
• Maintain licensing and accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance for university students.

Skills

Curriculum Planning

Guidance

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Human Development/Early Childhood

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*THIS IS A POOLED POSTING. WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER POSITIONS. HDFS WILL REVIEW APPLICANTS IN THIS POOL AND WILL CONTACT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR TWELVE MONTHS. IF YOU APPLY AND WISH TO NO LONGER BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR APPLICATION AND WITHDRAW IT FROM CONSIDERATION*

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their general electronic application:

• Resume
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Position Information

Position Number

Position Number TBD

Functional Title

Functional Title Early Childhood Teacher

Position Type

Position Type Administration - Staff

Position Eclass

Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Child Care Education Program is operated by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies ( HDFS ), in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. HDFS is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service regarding human development and close relationships across the lifespan. Our objectives are to educate the next generation of HDFS professionals and scholars, to generate new knowledge, and to foster the well-being of individuals and families in their everyday lives.

The Child Care Education Program provides a setting where university students can gain experiential and hands-on learning, as well as have opportunities to apply content knowledge from their courses. Students are provided the opportunity to complete full-time student teaching, participate in weekly practicum placements, complete one-time observations for class assignments, and find part-time employment through work/study programs.

Position Summary

Early Childhood Education Teachers in the Child Care Education Program are responsible for curriculum planning in classrooms for young children, maintaining licensing and accreditation standards, and creating a respectful high quality classroom environment. Additionally, they provide appropriate guidance for university students working in their classrooms.

Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in Human Development/Early Childhood or a related field and experience working with young children.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

Birth-Kindergarten licensure and early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS IS A POOLED POSTING . WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER POSITIONS . HDFS WILL REVIEW APPLICANTS IN THIS POOL AND WILL CONTACT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES . THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR TWELVE MONTHS . IF YOU APPLY AND WISH TO NO LONGER BE CONSIDERED , PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR APPLICATION AND WITHDRAW IT FROM CONSIDERATION

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their general electronic application:

• Resume
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/29/2025

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 05/29/2026

Open Until Filled No

FTE

FTE 1.000

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 12

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 40%

Key Responsibility

Meet or exceed licensing and accreditation standards while providing a high quality classroom environment for young children.

Follow guidelines and requirements provided by NC Div. of Child Development and Early Education, as well as standards of the NAEYC Academy for Early Education.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 30%

Key Responsibility

Provide individualized mentoring and positive guidance for university students.

Model appropriate teaching strategies for all university students.Meet at least weekly with student teachers.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15%

Key Responsibility

Maintain up-to-date documentation on individual child assessment of growth and development for children in assigned classroom.

Complete developmental screenings in conjunction with families.Collect anecdotal notes of each child’s progress.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 15%

Key Responsibility

Provide daily curriculum plans using observations of children’s development and interests.

Plan curriculum activities based on observations of children and aligned with early learning standards.Connect child assessment information to curriculum activities.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Reaching - F, Others… - move quickly in emergency R

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Reference Letter 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
  • Yes
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  (Open Ended Question)