Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Posting Details

Position Number: -497

Classification

Title:

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Competency Level: Advanced

Working Title: Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Division: Academic Affairs

Department/Unit: Department of Education

Section: Laboratory School

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: The Department of Education is an academic unit in the School of Education and Psychology within the Division of Academic Affairs at Elizabeth City State University. The department offers students the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Elementary Education, Special Education, Birth to Kindergarten Education and Middle Grades Education, as well as the Master of Education in Elementary Education and the Master of School Administration.

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for the care and education of young children, ages 3-5. The position is also responsible for creating a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, designing an environment that stimulates curiosity, and utilizing curriculum that is grounded in hands-on exploration and play. Using observation and assessment tools, the teacher documents each child s growth and learning in relation to his or her developmental level and the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Standards.

• Communication – Ability to provide effective feedback to researchers and/or medical professionals regarding the developmental, physical, or emotional needs of the child. Ability to convey information effectively in written form, including newsletters, classroom materials, and evaluative information for research or medical reports.
• Child Care Instruction – Ability to oversee provision of basic physical care of children. Ability to apply specialized knowledge of early childhood development to monitor and teach socialization and behavior skills.
• Curriculum Implementation – Ability to design, implement and manage curriculum. Ability to set standards and goals, and establish means to measure progress.
• Safety – Ability to oversee safety programs and standards. Ability to implement preventive and corrective actions.
• Administration – Ability to collect and maintain medical or research data. Ability to organize and plan work of classroom assistants. Ability to train new staff. Ability to ensure completion of required governmental and facility record-keeping.

Graduation from high school and one year of related childcare experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Class Salary Range: $35,498 - $61,740
• Position Recruitment Range: $35,498 - $47,146
• Position Category: Staff
• Position Status: Permanent Full Time
• FLSA: Non Exempt

• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Posting Number: SHRA
00265P

Job Open Date: 01/21/2026

Job Close Date: 02/19/2026

Open Until Filled: No

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Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

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