Early Childhood Early Classroom Teacher
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare -
Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare
The incumbent in this position will provide planning, presenting, and evaluating developmentally appropriate child development activities for a particular classroom in the campus Child Development Center. The hours of this position may vary depending upon the operational needs of the position. Individuals who are offered full-time employment with the College in this position may be eligible for a $5,000 market‑driven hiring stipend.
Salary: $36,380
Classification Information
Classification
Title:
Early Childhood Classroom Teacher
Job Code: 5065 (FT), 5565 (PT)
FLSA:
Non‑Exempt
Position Pay Grade: B/C 08
Position Type:
Full‑Time
Summary Statement
An incumbent is responsible for planning, presenting, and evaluating developmentally appropriate child development activities for a particular classroom in the campus Child Development Center.
Nature and Scope
An incumbent reports to the Child Development Center Manager and is responsible for planning, presenting, and evaluating age‑appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of the children in a particular classroom. Incumbents are responsible for the overall supervision of activities and staff assigned to the classroom; for maintaining structure, health, safety, and order; and for providing support and guidance to the children.
Ages of the children may range from infants to school‑aged. A significant aspect of the work involves establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the children enrolled in the program and with their families. Additionally, the incumbent may monitor, facilitate, and review Early Childhood Education students with the completion of their laboratory observation experiences.
Principal Accountabilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of State of Delaware child care licensing regulations.
- Knowledge of College and program rules, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of child behavior and development.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to prepare and maintain written records.
- Ability to enforce rules firmly, impartially, and effectively.
- Ability to use sound judgment and remain calm when confronted with emergency situations.
- Ability to distinguish and respond appropriately to inappropriate behavior.
- Ability to assess the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in a relevant field.
- Two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Per Dela Care regulations, an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check and TB screening are required of the final candidate prior to employment.
- C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate must be obtained within two (2) months of hire.
Posting Number: REG
4848PO
Open Date: 11/10/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Teaching Philosophy (optional)
- Writing Sample (optional)
- Curriculum Vitae (optional)
- Other Document (optional)
- Multi Media (optional)
- First Letter of Reference (optional)
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