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Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Education Center

Louisiana Tech University

#State Licensure #Child Development #Early Childhood Education #Pre-K #Accreditation #Developmentally Appropriate Practice #Inclusive Environment #NAEYC

Quick overview

The Pre-K Instructor serves as the lead teacher for three-year-old children, implementing a play-based curriculum to support cognitive and social-emotional growth. Additionally, the role involves mentoring students and ensuring the center meets state licensing and NAEYC accreditation standards.

Requirements summary

Applicants must be able to provide high-quality early childhood education aligned with developmentally appropriate practices. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to manage classroom routines and collaborate with university faculty and interdisciplinary partners.

Classroom ManagementMentorshipFamily EngagementCurriculum PlanningPlay-Based LearningInclusive EducationObservation and AssessmentChild Development AssessmentState Licensing RegulationsNAEYC Standards Compliance

Job description

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
The Pre-K Instructor serves as the lead teacher for a classroom of children, ensuring a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment while supporting children's growth and school readiness.
The position also supports the ECEC's role as a university-based teaching site by mentoring students and maintaining compliance with state licensing and NAEYC accreditation standards.
The Pre-K Instructor serves as the lead teacher for a classroom of three-year-old children at the Early Childhood Education Center and is responsible for providing high-quality early childhood education in alignment with developmentally appropriate practice, state licensure requirements, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
Primary duties and responsibilities include: 1.
Instruction and Classroom Leadership Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that supports cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development of children.
Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that promotes exploration, curiosity, and positive behavior.
Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of children's development and use data to inform instruction and communicate progress.
2.
Child Development and Family Engagement- Foster supportive relationships with children, communicate regularly with families, partner with families to support each child's individual needs and developmental goals.
3.
Supervision and Mentorship- mentor student workers, practicum students, and interns from the HDFS program and related disciples.
Model best practices in early childhood education.
4.
Collaboration and Program Support- Collaborate with ECEC staff and HDFS Faculty and interdisciplinary partners to support teaching, research, and outreach activities.
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement efforts.
5.
Compliance and Quality Assurance- ensure classroom practices meet Louisiana state licensing regulations and maintain compliance with all health safety, and supervision standards.
Support ongoing accreditation efforts, including adherence to National Association for Education of Young Children standards.
6.
Program Operations- Manage daily classroom routines, schedules, and transitions effectively.
Maintain classroom materials, supplies, and learning environments, contribute to the overall mission of the ECEC.
The position requires a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter.
The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs.
Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No.
1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s.
The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development.
The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering.
Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor.
Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises.
This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering.
The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston.
Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more.
Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency.
Mortissa Harvey – Title IX Coordinator Office Location: Wyly Tower 1536 Phone: 318.257.5911 Email: mharvey@latech.edu

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