MFCDC Teacher

About the role

The MFCDC Teacher position at the Manchester Child Development Center within the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with co-teacher to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children in coordination with the Center’s philosophy and mission.
• With co-teacher and parents, observes and documents progression of development of individual children and completes developmental assessments twice a year.
• Facilitates a classroom environment that supports individual and classroom goals for growth and development that children at varying developmental levels are stimulated, challenged and engaged.
• Provides active supervision of and engagement with children as assigned.
• Maintains close communication with parents to discuss and analyze growth and development.
• Utilize communication programs to update parents about activities, events, and daily informal updates.
• Engages in collaborative reflection of teaching practices and classroom events with co-teacher and center staff.
• Participates in regular team meetings to facilitate collaboration.
• Provides guidance to USD practicum, field experience, and/or interning students as assigned; according to their course requirements and individual goals.
• Participates in evaluation of student performance, as assigned.
• Participates in school events and organizations as requested.
• Maintains supply inventories and generates supply request lists as needed.
• Completes a minimum of 21 hours of professional development annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of 12 secondary units in Early Childhood Education, including 3 units of Infants/Toddler Care.
• Minimum of one year experience in a full day Child Development Center working with children between the ages of 0 and 5.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in ECE or Child Development is preferred.
• Three years of experience is preferred.

Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers. Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits

Paying

$24.39-25.00 per hour; Excellent Benefits

Contact

Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer. USD: Human Resources: Benefits