Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Infants & Toddlers Lab

MSU - Michigan State University; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

MSU - Michigan State University’s Child Development Laboratory in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks a CDL Head Teacher to provide high-quality early care and education for infants and toddlers within the MSU Lab setting.

The Head Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program, supervise support staff, oversee MSU Lab students, and collaborate with HDFS faculty on grading while upholding the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field is required.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals in developing effective planning, organization, time management, and task management, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality early care and education in a classroom setting in compliance with state licensing and credentialing requirements.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program.
• Oversee and collaborate with families, including arranging conferences.
• Supervise and provide feedback on lab coursework and connect lecture material to classroom practice with HDFS students.
• Maintain professional conduct per NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Director.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

CPR/First Aid

Planning & organization

Education

Master's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Job description

MSU - Michigan State University’s Child Development Laboratory in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies seeks a CDL Head Teacher to provide high-quality early care and education for infants and toddlers within the MSU Lab setting.

The Head Teacher will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program, supervise support staff, oversee MSU Lab students, and collaborate with HDFS faculty on grading while upholding the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.