Early Childhood Teacher

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Posted: 11-Apr-25

Location: Ames, Iowa

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Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: R16793

Position Title:
Early Childhood Teacher

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree. Current State of Iowa teaching license (initial, standard, or master) in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education with an Early Childhood Education Endorsement (endorsement 100 and/or 103).

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children ages birth through age five in a group setting Experience working with children with special needs

Job Description:

Are you passionate about early childhood education and making a difference in the lives of young children, including those with disabilities? The Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State University is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Early Childhood Teacher to join our team.

The Child Development Laboratory School at Iowa State University is seeking applications for an Early Childhood Teacher to educate a group of young children. Responsibilities include assessment of childrens development, plan and implement activities to meet individual child needs, collaborative activities with other Lab School staff, communication with parents, and work with Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) faculty who place practicum students in the Lab School.

The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of appropriate expectations for young children. The successful candidate will also have the ability to work as part of a team, assess students and document progress, work with children who have identified special needs, plan and implement curriculum, be self-reflective, and have a positive attitude.

Example of Duties
Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum focusing on meeting the needs of the individual child, and of small and large groups of children.
Writes developmental summaries of children based on observation and interaction.
Supervises the classroom when the lead teacher is not present.
Serves as a role model for best practice in the classroom.
Engages with parents daily initiating written and/or face-to-face communication taking into consideration the communication needs of those with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Conducts parent-teacher conferences each semester.
Participates in parent orientation.
Helps plan and attends family events.
Assists in partnerships with departments on campus to encourage non-HDFS student use of the Lab School.
Maintains a safe classroom through adherence to DHS, NAEYC, IQ4K, CACFP, Caring for Our Children, and other safety standards recognized by the field of early childhood.
Maintains adherence to state teacher-to-child ratios for their age group.
Annually updates professional folder and maintains current state of Iowa teaching license (initial, standard, or master).
May assist lead teacher in supervision and assessment of practicum students.

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS805

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:
April 10, 2025

Posting Close Date:
April 16, 2025

Job Requisition Number:
R16793

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