Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Full Time
Boone, NC 28607
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Position Summary Information
Classification Title
Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Working Title
Early Childhood Development Practitioner
Location
Boone, NC
Job Category
2
Position Number
088381
Department
Lucy Brock Child Dev Lab Prog - 260820
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school and one year of related childcare experience.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to
all positions.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to
all positions.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Essential Job Functions
The
Early Childhood Development Practitioner will provide an educational classroom setting for young children (infancy through five years) and university students in a laboratory center designed to model best practices in the field of early childhood education. Using an emergent, negotiated curriculum, they teach individualized fundamental pre-academic skills and lead activities to promote language development, cognitive and perceptual development, and gross motor development in children representing a cross-section of backgrounds.
Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
Duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:
- Supervises and trains university students who teach in the program for practicum experience (generally 2-3 per semester), and evaluates the performance of the practicum students.
- Coordinating child development lab experiences with university faculty from an array of disciplines (i.e. child development, early childhood education, art education, special education, human development, music education) and supervising lab students from these various courses.
- Designs and implements an emergent negotiated curriculum utilizing currently accepted best practices and innovative techniques.
- Leads activities in language development, perception and reading development, pre-academics, fine and gross motor skills, and social skill development.
- Provides information about the techniques of the program to visitors.
- Participates in staff development opportunities, including state-mandated workshops and in-service training.
- Documents the children’s learning in various ways and makes this learning visible to parents, university students, and the children themselves.
- Maintains a developmental portfolio for each child.
- Schedules and conducts annual home visits.
- Performs related duties as required.
Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Director and in cooperation with university faculty.Work is reviewed through periodic staff meetings, individual conferences, and observation of work performed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
- A thorough knowledge of the growth and development of young children and the ability to use this knowledge to plan and implement appropriate programs to meet children’s needs.
- A thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and educational techniques used in teaching preschool children 0 to 5 years of age.
- The ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
- The ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and faculty associated with the program.
- The ability to supervise students from the University doing practicum work in the program.
- Experience in a university child development laboratory setting.
- A personal philosophy embracing constructive guidance, social constructivists methods, an emergent, negotiated curriculum, documentation of children’s experiences and learning, the importance of community, and environment as co-teacher.
- Must obtain criminal background check clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in early childhood education or early childhood special education with practicum/internship experience and related teacher certification (e.g., birth-kindergarten certification), or graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in a related field and two years of experience teaching young children.
Type of Position
Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
The Lucy Brock Child Development Center is open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., an 8 hour work day will be determined by the schedule of the children.
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Physical Demands of Position
Teachers must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Will need to move comfortably, from standing to sitting to working on the floor, in order to interact effectively with the children. Because of the intensity of activity and movement, the job requires, teachers must be physically fit and in good health.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Overall Competency Level
Journey
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN04
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range
$31,200-$32,998
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Child Care & Instruction: Ability to provide basic physical care of children under regular supervision. Ability to report socialization and behavioral teaching needs to leadership.
Safety: Ability to perform routine checks to ensure facilities are free of safety hazards. Ability to provide preventive care, first aid, and medication as directed.
Communication: Ability to provide effective verbal feedback to parents regarding daily interactions. Ability to collects/records routine information effectively in written form regarding daily interactions.
Safety: Ability to perform routine checks to ensure facilities are free of safety hazards. Ability to provide preventive care, first aid, and medication as directed.
Communication: Ability to provide effective verbal feedback to parents regarding daily interactions. Ability to collects/records routine information effectively in written form regarding daily interactions.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
05/04/2023
Closing Date
05/10/2023
Competency Level Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Additionally, list a minimum of 3 professional references on the application.
Search Chair Name
Andrea Anderson
Search Chair Email
andersonaw@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
Applicant Pool Preference
External (Post on the Web)
Departmental Information
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Important Contacts:
Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources/Affirmative Action
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
titleix@appstate.edu
ADA/504 Coordinator & EEO Officer
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
equalopportunity@appstate.edu
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
Clery Act:
Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/39437
Posting Number
201502206P
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