Head Teacher

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School at Purdue University is seeking a Head Teacher to oversee the daily operation of the assigned classroom, maintaining a safe, supportive environment and collaborating with researchers and university students.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, has at least three years of relevant experience, and demonstrates strong abilities to work with children and adults to implement an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
• Three years of experience in care and early education for young children.
• Knowledge of children’s development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of assigned classroom.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Model best teaching practices and supervise staff and students.
• Foster professional relationships with children, families, staff, and researchers.

Skills

Positive guidance

Curriculum implementation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field

Job description

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School is seeking a Head Teacher to join our team. The Head Teacher will oversee the daily operation of their assigned classroom. This includes establishing and maintaining a safe and supportive classroom environment, planning, and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, modeling best teaching practices, and supervising other classroom staff and University students. The Head Teacher develops and maintains professional relationships with children, staff, parents, and students, and works collaboratively with researchers and research projects.

Who We Are:

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Development Laboratory School at Purdue University is a place where young children and families learn and grow. Actively engaging the world around them, each day children, teachers, parents, researchers, and university students play and work together, creating a safe, loving community of discovery. Learn more about us: https://hhs.purdue.edu/miller-child-lab-school .

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
• Three years of experience providing care and early education for young children, teaching experience, or related.
• Knowledge of children’s development.

Skills Needed:

• Ability to manage groups of children through positive guidance.
• Ability to take initiative in implementing program goals and providing developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum.
• Effective working with children and adults.

Additional Information:

• This position requires a pre-employment drug screening test and health assessment, as well as running a criminal history background check.
• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summaryCLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period

Professional 2

Pay Band S040
Job Code #20003312
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $45,000/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.