Specialist, Lead, Early Childhood Educator (Jordan Campus)

Salt Lake Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Lead Early Childhood Educator to provide exceptional care and learning experiences for children aged birth to twelve. This role involves creating lesson plans, supervising classroom activities, and ensuring compliance with licensing regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child development and classroom management, along with a passion for nurturing young minds. Join a vibrant team committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both children and families. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and their families.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a teacher in early education.
• Ability to write lesson plans and conduct observations.
• Experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide guided play-based learning experiences for children.
• Manage classroom routines and maintain accreditation standards.
• Conduct Parent Teacher Conferences and document children's progress.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

60 College Credit Hours

CDA Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development

Job description

Specialist, Lead, Early Childhood Educator (Jordan Campus)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. US Citizenship is preferred, but non-citizens may be considered if they possess valid employment authorization.

All employees are required to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. Employees must provide and record a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.

More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Specialist, Lead, Early Childhood Educator (Jordan Campus)

Open Internally or Externally

Open Internally or Externally External

If faculty, tenure track status Not Applicable

Reports to (title)

Reports to (title) Director, Child Care & Family Services

Department

Department Child Care (Student Affairs) 4G5

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 25161

Position Type

Position Type Replacement

Job Category

Job Category Staff

FT/PT

FT/PT Full-time

Initial Work Location

Starting Salary $39,685.86 - $41,246.64

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 04/30/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Priority Review Date

Priority Review Date 05/07/2025

Job Summary

Provide children birth to twelve (12) years of age with excellent child care and appropriate guided play-based learning experiences. Work with other team members, and the Director to provide comprehensive care while incorporating curriculum into planned play with a moderate level of independence.
In addition to complying with the child care licensing rules, applicants must be able to write weekly lesson plans, work with children on goals, maintain both child portfolios, and progress documentation.
Ensure children are making progress toward school readiness by doing formal observations, writing developmentally appropriate lesson plans, and scaffolding that learning to ensure milestones are met.
Applicant will be able to manage the routine of the children’s needs and standards of Accreditation. Work in the classroom directly supervising the children while following the curriculum, accreditation standards, licensing regulations, writing lesson plans, doing observations, planning, and implementing Parent Teacher Conferences, and paperwork associated with teaching young children.
Applicant must be able to manage a classroom successfully and conduct parent teacher meetings and work closely with the families to support children’s learning. Applicant must be able to work with varied populations and communicate with parents daily.
Each teacher is expected to monitor the classroom, attend monthly trainings, and classes that correlate with accreditation and licensing standards.
Teachers are responsible for paperwork associated with progressing children on individual goals.
Lead teachers are responsible to establish relationships with their teams which are often new staff members and students. Teachers must mentor other staff by modeling and explain techniques that are developmentally appropriate and align with the accreditation and state standards. The applicant will need to be the Lead of their classroom and do assigned paperwork associated with this.
Perform as the Director Designee in the absence of Director, Assistant, or Admin Assistant.
Keep a clean classroom and serving food is necessary.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years direct, paid, full-time work experience as a teacher in an early education classroom with 60 completed college credit hours containing at least 12 college credit hours of early education development courses ( ECD , FHS , FHD , FCS ).

A current CDA will be counted at 9 credit hours, and loose coursework from the Children’s Service Society, URPD / CCPDI will be considered. Level 1 will count as 3 collegial level hours, and level 2 will be 6 credits.

Current enrollment in collegial level coursework in early education may be counted toward the necessary 12 credit hours.

OR

• Four (4) years direct, paid, full-time work experience as a teacher in an early education classroom

Part time experience may be considered on a prorated basis.

Must be at least 18 years old at the time of starting the position.
Must pass a background check from the Bureau of Child Care Licensing.
Must pass a basic physical and a TB Screening.
Must be able to bend, lift and interact with children at their level.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with large groups of young children including infants and toddlers for 5 plus years.
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in Child Development or related field.
Experience as a Lead Teacher in an accredited early childhood program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

• Qualified applicants will need to understand the importance of early childhood learning, understand child development, appropriate milestones, health and safety regulations of Bureau of Child Care Licensing, and basic managerial functions.

Abilities:

• Willing and capable of learning new skills.
• Ability to maintain demeanor during times of high-level stress.
• Ability to work with small children in small and large group settings.
• Relate and communicate with others.
• Plan based on observation.
• Use technology to document work.
• Be professional and dependable.
• Comply with directions of Director and Assistant Director.
• Work independently and take initiative,
• Resolve conflicts professionally,
• Exhibit social maturity, physical endurance, and emotional stability required to take charge of a group of young children.
• Ability to lift boxes, children, and moving furniture up to 40 lbs. is required.
• Regular exposure to communicable illnesses, and bodily fluids will occur.
• Must read and write in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College.
• Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Working in the classroom directly supervising the children while following the curriculum, accreditation standards, and licensing regulations, including acting as the Director Designee upon occasion.
• Writing lesson plans, doing observations, Parent Teacher Conferences/ Orientations, and paperwork associated with teaching young children.
• Cleaning and food service duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. US Citizenship is preferred, but non-citizens may be considered if they possess valid employment authorization.

All employees are required to maintain a permanent residence within the State of Utah as a condition of employment. Employees must provide and record a valid Utah residential address within 30 days of their start date.

Full consideration will be given to applicants who apply on or before the priority review date indicated above.

More information about Salt Lake Community College benefits: https://i.slcc.edu/culture/benefits/index.aspx

SLCC Highlights

Salt Lake Community College is Utah’s largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utah’s fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students’ lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.

Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

SLCC Information

Salt Lake Community College ( SLCC ) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). In addition to URS , SLCC offers several other retirement account options.

This position is subject to a successful completion of a criminal background check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• How long have you worked directly with children under the age of 6?

  (Open Ended Question)

• How many early childhood courses have you taken?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Please name the courses you have taken?

  (Open Ended Question)

• Have you worked at an accredited program, if yes please provide the duration of time?

  (Open Ended Question)

• What is your experience with an observation based curriculum, such as Gold, Preschool First or HighScope?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curr. Vitae
Optional Documents
• Transcripts
• Cover Letter

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