Early Childhood Teacher
Emporia State University is seeking an Early Childhood Teacher to join the Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE). The teacher joins a team carefully selected to advance the center’s mission of providing a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children’s natural growth and development.
The teacher is a full-time, year-round position that is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid time off, and tuition assistance.
Position Responsibilities:
Under the leadership of the Director, the teacher plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy, safe, and educational setting for the children in the center. Specific duties include:
- Develop lesson plans and facilitate developmentally appropriate play-based activities.
- Present child-directed, hands-on learning experiences in the areas of math, science, language, music, social skills, and motor skills.
- Maintain a warm and nurturing classroom environment consistent with the program philosophy.
- Provide parents and families with updates about the class and child through newsletters and in-person at student drop-off and pickup.
- Supervise and evaluate assistant teachers.
- Follow KDHE licensing regulations to maintain a safe and healthy environment.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have a genuine interest in teaching and caring for young children. Additionally, the following are required:
- Previous experience working in an early childhood setting.
- A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, OR an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who have or can obtain a state licensure in ECU Birth to Kindergarten, ECU Birth through age eight, or K-6.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate must pass a KBI background check and health assessments prior to employment.
About CECE:
The Center for Early Childhood Education is a childcare facility focused on providing social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based educational experiences in a safe, nurturing environment. The center currently provides educational programming to approximately 60 children during the academic year (age 1-6), and an additional 24 children (up to age 12) for the Summer School Age Program. Through its affiliation with The Teachers College, CECE also serves as a resource for university students