Early Childhood Teacher

About the role

The Child Development Laboratory School in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher. This position plans and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences for children and families enrolled in the Child Development Lab School.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum focusing on meeting the needs of individual children and group needs of the children in the classroom.
• Maintains SWVPP rules, regulations, and shares assessment reports/processes to the Ames Community Preschool Principal for State compliance for 4-year-old children.
• Collaborates with the head teacher to supervise the classroom.
• May assist head teacher in supervision and assessment of practicum students.
• Serves as a role model for best practice in the classroom.
• Observes, documents, and communicates children's behavioral and developmental needs while collaborating with families and colleagues.
• Maintains a safe classroom through adherence to HHS, NAEYC, IQ4K, CACFP, Caring for Our Children, and other safety standards recognized by the field of early childhood.
• Engages with parents' daily, initiating written and/or face-to-face communication taking into consideration the communication needs of those with varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Conducts parent-teacher conferences each semester.
• Participates in parent orientation.
• Helps plan and attend family events.
• Affords assistance in partnerships with departments on campus to encourage non HDFS student use of the Lab School.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Current State of Iowa teaching license (initial, standard, or master) in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education Endorsement (endorsement 100 and/or 103).

Qualifications

• Experience working with children from birth through age five in a group early childhood setting.
• Experience supporting children with special needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and early childhood development.
• Experience planning, implementing, and assessing developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively with children, families, and colleagues.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

Benefits

The Child Development Laboratory School is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), licensed by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, and maintains a 5-Star rating through Iowa Quality for Kids (IQ4K).

Pay

Commensurate with qualifications.

Schedule

12 Month Work Period