Teacher, Child Development

Alcorn State University•Lorman, MS

18h

About The Position

The Teacher, Child Development Center supports children’s safety, care, learning, and development in accordance with State regulations, university policy, and applicable child care standards. The teacher plans and leads developmentally appropriate activities, selects learning materials, provides basic care, and uses varied teaching methods to support children’s abilities. The role includes observing and assessing children, communicating with parents, identifying developmental, behavioral, or health concerns, maintaining records, and supervising student trainees and field placement students. The teacher must follow ethical standards, including NAEYC and FERPA requirements, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited program.
Three years of experience as a childcare or daycare teacher.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Current criminal record clearance, including Child Abuse Index, Check, Sex Offender Registry, and drug-screen clearances.
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.
Patience, compassion, and an appropriate 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Ensure each child’s safety in the classroom and outdoors in compliance with State regulations and university policy.
Design developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s developmental needs and established goals.
Organize and lead activities that promote children’s physical, mental, and social development.
Identify suitable teaching materials and resources for children to explore and use in learning activities and imaginative play.
Provide basic care and caregiving activities.
Use a wide range of teaching methods to enhance children’s abilities.
Observe and conduct formal and informal developmental assessments of each child in the classroom.
Maintain communication with parents about children’s learning and curriculum, and provide resources to support their learning and development.
Identify behavioral, developmental, or health problems and implement need-based remedial activities.
Adhere to teaching standards and safety regulations established by State and National Child Care Regulations.
Maintain student records and provide reports as required.
Supervise, train, evaluate, and plan assignments for student trainees and field placement students.
Maintain ethical conduct in compliance with NAEYC and FERPA.
Perform other related duties as assigned.