Early Learning Center Instructor

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Position Information

Job Title Early Learning Center Instructor Posting Number P1755F

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Job Summary : This position will include being responsible for a group of preschool aged children from 11:30-4:00, Monday through Friday at the Auburn University Early Learning Center (ELC) ; working closely with the Early Child Development (ECD) Online student success coordinator and online ECD students to promote student success; coordination with workforce development for early care and education throughout Alabama along with Alabama Community Colleges to recruit students into the Early Child Development online degree completion program; and teaching online undergraduate courses in ECD. Additional ECD and ELC related tasks may be involved, as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement a curriculum for a group of preschool-aged (3-5) children consistent with developmentally appropriate early childhood education practice and in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards.

• Mentor and facilitate the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children through safe and structured environments.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a daily program which includes designing classroom arrangement for optimal learning and developing/planning materials and activities that facilitate active learning for the children.

• Supervise the daily activities of preschool children and graduate and undergraduate students.

• Communicate with and serve as a resource for parents on a daily basis, keeping them informed of daily progress of their child.

• Participate in modeling best classroom practices for undergraduate students completing course requirements or internships.

• Collaborate with community resource individuals such as therapists, specialists, and psychologists as needed.

• Collaborate with workforce development programs that target early care and education across Alabama.

• Build relationships with community college partners to create transfer agreements for early childhood students.

• Communicate with potential students regarding ECD program requirements.

• Teach 1-2 online undergraduate classes per year in the field of Early Child Development, as assigned by department head.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department includes 32 faculty members (17 full-time, tenure-track and 15 non-tenure track focused on teaching, research or outreach work), 250 undergraduates, and 40 graduate students and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degrees. It also administers Auburn University Marriage and Family Therapy Center which houses the MS, Marriage and Family Therapy program; the Auburn University Early Learning Center; the Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham, AL; and the Family Child Care Partnerships program.

THE UNIVERSITY: Auburn University is a land-grant institution with a multicultural student enrollment of over 26,000. The University provides instruction in approximately 70 academic departments and maintains graduate research and public service programs. The University is located in the city of Auburn in east-central Alabama near several large metropolitan areas of Alabama and Georgia. To learn more about Auburn University, visit http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates must possess a Master's degree from an accredited institution in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, child life, or a closely related field at the time employment is scheduled to begin; two years' experience working with young children in a hands on environment (Infancy, Toddler, or Preschool); CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days of the date of hire. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat is required.

The selected candidate must be fluent in English, must possess excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Desired Qualifications

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A strong candidate will also have some or all of the following desired qualifications:

• experience working with children who are medically fragile or who have undergone adverse experiences
• experience teaching children in a NAEYC accredited center
• experience teaching in higher education

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATIONS: Interested applicants should upload CV/resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to the online application available here:https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46192. Review of applications will begin on

July 8, 2024. Questions about the position should be addressed to Sharon Wilbanks, Search Committee Chair, shw0005@auburn.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/17/2024 Close Date EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Open Until Filled Yes References required for this position? Yes If yes, minimum number requested 3

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