Instructor/Director-Early Childhood Education Center

Louisiana Tech University; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a 10-month, full-time position as Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Instructor in the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program.

The Director provides vision, leadership, and daily oversight of the ECEC while advancing its role as a premier early childhood education center and as an integral component of the HDFS curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood program administration or leadership.
• Experience teaching or mentoring college students preferred.
• Strong commitment to developmentally appropriate practice and experiential learning.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and administration of the Early Childhood Education Center, including supervision of lead teachers and staff.
• Maintain and enhance the ECEC’s role as a model early childhood program and laboratory school supporting student learning and engagement.
• Facilitate high-impact learning experiences for university students through observations, practicum placements, and student employment.
• Teach three undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Science per academic year.
• Support recruitment, retention, and success of HDFS students.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate the ECEC into academic programming and experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage with families, community partners, and university stakeholders to promote program excellence and visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Human Development and Family Science or related field

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech University invites applications for a 10-month, full-time position as Director of the Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) and Instructor in the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program. The Early Childhood Education Center is a high-quality early learning environment serving children ages 3 and 4 and functions as a laboratory school that supports both child development and university instruction. The ECEC provides a model setting for developmentally appropriate practice, observation, and applied learning for undergraduate students through structured observations, practicum placements, and student employment opportunities. The Director provides vision, leadership, and daily oversight of the ECEC while advancing its role as a premier early childhood education center and an integral component of the HDFS curriculum. The position also includes teaching responsibilities within the Human Development and Family Science program, contributing to student learning, mentoring, and program development. The Director reports to the Director of the School of Human Ecology.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and administration of the Early Childhood Education Center, including supervision of lead teachers and staff, program planning, and compliance with state licensing and quality standards.
• Maintain and enhance the ECEC’s role as a model early childhood program and laboratory school supporting student learning and engagement.
• Facilitate high-impact learning experiences for university students through observations, practicum placements, and student employment.
• Teach three undergraduate courses in Human Development and Family Science per academic year.
• Support recruitment, retention, and success of HDFS students.
• Collaborate with faculty to integrate the ECEC into academic programming and experiential learning opportunities.
• Engage with families, community partners, and university stakeholders to promote program excellence and visibility.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a closely related field required.
• Demonstrated experience in early childhood program administration or leadership.
• Experience teaching or mentoring college students preferred.
• Strong commitment to developmentally appropriate practice and experiential learning.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.

For questions concerning this position, please contact: Dr. Matthew Thornton: [e-mail].

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more.

Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency.

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