Teacher, Child Development

Job Title

Teacher, Child Development Center

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Qualifications

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 Skills and Abilities

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

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University is expressly committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender identity and/or expressions, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Further, the University will not tolerate any instances of harassment/sexual harassment. This policy applies to all employees, regardless of position, consultants and applicants for employment. Additionally, it is the responsibility of all personas making employment decisions to adhere to this policy.