Early Childhood Educator III

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Early Childhood educator IIIs (ECEIII) work with their educational team to provide high quality early care and education for infants, toddlers or preschoolers. They demonstrate an understanding of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Position on Developmentally Appropriate Practices and incorporate both consistently. ECEIIIs engage in collaborative planning and critical reflection to maintain a classroom where the environment, curriculum and responsive interactions are intentional and based on the most current research of the field. They provide a positive climate for children, families, early childhood students, team members and center staff. They create an environment where differences are valued and a growth mindset is expected. While all members of the teaching team actively engage children and maintain classroom organization and routines using play-based and child-centered pedagogies, over half (54 %) of the ECEIII’s job responsibilities focus on implementing the curriculum and engaging with children. ECEIIIs contribute to assessment-supported curriculum by collecting and compiling children’s work samples to be used to document children’s learning. They are also responsible for collecting and compiling examples of high quality practice to share with university students, families and the early childhood community.

Requirements

Holds an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy or related field focused on young children or equivalent
Has at least 1 year of teaching experience with infants, toddlers or preschoolers
Understanding of child-care licensing requirements, including Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) such as Step up to Quality and safety protocols
Understanding of developmentally appropriate practice that is child-centered and play-based
Respects individual differences and demonstrates an understanding of culturally responsive practice in children, families and peers
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Understanding of the collaboration skills needed to work effectively as part of an educational team
A high level of professionalism
Is proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google mail, docs, forms and social media tools
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Has more than 1 year teaching experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschoolers
Has experience teaching an integrated, project-based, emergent and STEM curriculum
Has experience with online communication and record keeping tools such as Moment Path

Responsibilities

Work with their educational team to provide high quality early care and education for infants, toddlers or preschoolers
Demonstrate an understanding of the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Position on Developmentally Appropriate Practices and incorporate both consistently
Engage in collaborative planning and critical reflection to maintain a classroom where the environment, curriculum and responsive interactions are intentional and based on the most current research of the field
Provide a positive climate for children, families, early childhood students, team members and center staff
Create an environment where differences are valued and a growth mindset is expected
Actively engage children and maintain classroom organization and routines using play-based and child-centered pedagogies
Implement the curriculum and engage with children
Contribute to assessment-supported curriculum by collecting and compiling children’s work samples to be used to document children’s learning
Collect and compile examples of high quality practice to share with university students, families and the early childhood community