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Utah State University

Land-grant university in Logan, UT

Teacher – Early Childhood 1 or 2

Full-TimeDeadline 10/2/27
$39k - $45k
Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Blanding, UT, USA
In Person
EducationEarly Childhood Education

About the job

Requirements
  • For Level I, an associate degree, completion of some college, a Child Development Associate (CDA), or a timeline plan to acquire one of these is required.
  • For Level II, a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Development, or a related field is required.
  • At least 12 months of experience with toddlers and preschool-age children between ages 2 and 6 in an early education setting is required.
  • Familiarity with standards of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) is required.
  • Effective communication with children, parents, college students, and professional colleagues is required.
  • The role requires sufficient strength for heavy lifting and pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, and the ability to crawl, kneel, and squat.
  • Employees must be prepared for possible exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, bodily fluids, unpleasant odors, or loud noises.
  • A background check must be completed successfully as a condition of the job offer.
Responsibilities
  • Provide a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Plan, organize, and implement an individualized developmentally based or thematic curriculum, as appropriate.
  • Supervise, mentor, and train other teaching staff, practicum students, and program parents to maintain continuity of quality care and education according to national accreditation standards.
  • Operate the center if the Director is absent.
  • Facilitate an effective program addressing each child's physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive needs using sound child development principles.
  • Protect children's health, safety, welfare, and accountability through constant supervision, effective space arrangement, equipment maintenance, and regular fire and other emergency procedure practice.
  • Keep families informed about children's experiences through daily contacts, information letters, and scheduled teacher/family conferences.
  • Conduct ongoing needs assessments and maintain written records and portfolios using the online curriculum to monitor development and inform curriculum planning.
  • Plan and prepare developmentally appropriate materials, activities, and experiences outside classroom time; implement a thematic curriculum and establish daily routines that support children's growth and development.
  • Maintain the arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of classroom and outdoor play areas; track materials needing replenishment and submit purchase requests to the Director.
  • When applicable, train and supervise practicum students so they are actively engaged in meeting each child's needs across developmental domains.
  • Attend and contribute to staff planning, training, evaluation meetings, and professional events, serving as a resource to staff members.
  • Create and maintain the Preschool Portfolio according to NAEYC requirements and assist other teachers and the Director with other classroom and program portfolios as needed.
  • Follow center policies and procedures and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
  • Operate the classroom/program in compliance with state childcare center licensing standards and NAEYC accreditation criteria.
  • Share housekeeping duties and perform other classroom or administrative duties assigned by the Director that are necessary for successful center operation.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood/Elementary Education, or a related field is preferred.
  • Two years of experience with toddlers and preschool-age children in a professional setting is preferred.
  • Familiarity with NAEYC accreditation standards is preferred.

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Utah State University is a public land-grant and space-grant research university headquartered in Logan, Utah. It provides education, research, and public engagement through its main campus and a statewide network of locations.

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