Teacher, Child Development

Alcorn State University; Lorman (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcorn State University in Mississippi is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to design and lead developmentally appropriate activities and ensure the safety of every child in the classroom and outdoors. Collaboration with families and adherence to state and university policies are essential.

The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with three years of daycare teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field.
• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field (preferred).
• Three years of experience as childcare/daycare teacher.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Criminal Record Clearance incl. Child Abuse Index, Sex Offender Registry, and drug screen clearance.
• Health and TB test clearances.
• Knowledge of Mississippi Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers.
• Patience, compassion and disposition toward working with children and their families.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of each child in classroom and outdoors per state regulations and university policy.
• Design developmentally appropriate activities based on developmental needs and established goals.
• Organize and lead activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
• Identify suitable teaching materials and resources for children to explore and play.
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities.
• Use a wide range of teaching methods to enhance the child’s abilities.
• Observe and conduct developmental assessment, formal and informal.
• Maintain communication with parents with updates and resources.
• Identify behavioral, developmental or health problems and implement remedial activities.
• Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations as established by State and National Child Care Regulations.
• Maintain student records and provide reports; supervise trainees and field placement students.
• Maintain ethical code of conduct in compliance with NAEYC and FERPA.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Creativity

Flexibility

Patience & compassion

Emotional maturity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (preferred)

Job description

• Ensures safety of each child, whether in the classroom or outside, in compliance with State regulations and university policy
• Designs developmentally appropriate activities for children based on developmental needs and established goals
• Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development
• Identification of suitable teaching material and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play
• Provides basic care and care-giving activities
• Uses a wide range of teaching methods to enhance the child’s abilities
• Observes and conducts developmental assessment, both formal and informal, of each child in the classroom
• Maintains constant communication with parents to provide updates on child’s learning, curriculum, and to provide resources to enhance children’s learning and development
• Identifies behavioral, developmental or health problems, and implementation of need-based remedial activities
• Adherence with the teaching standards and safety regulations as established by State and National Child Care Regulations
• Maintains student records and provides reports as required
• Supervises, trains, evaluates and plans assignments for student trainees and field placement students
• Maintains ethical code of conduct in compliance with the NAEYC and FERPA.
• Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Education

Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program

Minimum Experience

Three (3) years' experience as a childcare/daycare teacher

Licenses/Certifications

Current First Aid and CPR certification

Current Criminal Record Clearance with the Child Abuse Index, Check, Sex Offender Registry, and drug screen clearance

Health and Tuberculosis (TB) test clearances

Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education

Knowledge of Mississippi Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers

Demonstration of patience, compassion, attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families

Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Emotional maturity

Creativity and innovation

Flexibility in receiving assignments or adapting to program changes