Student Employment Pool- Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

Primary Purposes of the Organizational Unit

The mission of the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) is to provide childcare that encompasses the needs of each child and family in a safe, educational environment. The structure of the ECLC's focus is on the individual needs of each child, while providing quality, reliable, and safe childcare in preparation for higher education.

The ECLC seeks to provide a program of experience designed to attain the following goals: to provide many opportunities for social development and adjustment; to promote development of good health habits; to provide opportunities for self-expression through language, music, art, role playing, dramatizations, and other play experiences. To provide an atmosphere in which a child can succeed, thus building confidence in his or her own ability and worth.to provide an atmosphere in which creativity is stimulated; to develop a feeling of adequacy with emphasis on independence and good work habits; and to lay foundations for subject matter learning and intellectual growth.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide young children ages 4-5 with the activities in the areas of fine and gross motor, social-emotional skills, and enrich their cognitive skills. The prospective employee will be fully responsible for planning age-appropriate activities and implementing an after-school program.

Graduation from high school and one year of related childcare experience.

COMMUNICATION:
Ability to provide effective feedback to leadership regarding developmental progress and classroom needs.
Ability to convey information effectively in written form to parents and other caregivers such as daily progress reports or classroom observations.
Ability to further organizational mission and goals through participation in community outreach.

CHILDCARE AND INSTRUCTION:
Ability to apply knowledge of childcare techniques to ensure basic physical care of children.
Ability to work with children in groups and individually to model socialization and behavior skills.

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION:
Ability to carry out varied instructional plans for assigned age groups.
Ability to provide feedback regarding curriculum comprehension to leadership.

SAFETY:
Ability to apply knowledge of safety techniques to facilities and children.
Ability to provide preventive measures, first aid, medication, and treatments as necessary.

Currently enrolled in a Early Childhood or Elementary B.S. Program

Selected Candidates will need to obtain a DCDEE background check, TB test and physical before starting work.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.