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The Early Childhood Teacher, a staff member of the Center for Young Children and Family at Plymouth State University, will work as part of a collaborative teaching team to design engaging learning environments and a play-based, constructivist curriculum that is responsive to children’s emergent interests and needs and demonstrates an anti-bias approach. As an educator, support children in: developing a healthy sense of self in relationships and with people, collaborating and cooperating to solve problems, and engaging in strong and playful physical activity. The teacher will use effective communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrate strength in creating partnerships with children, peers, families and university students. As a supervisor and mentor to university students, they will strive to model best practices in the field and support student learning and use of these practices. They will learn and utilize the Pyramid Model Framework to promote and support social emotional competence and will demonstrate an understanding of and utilize positive approaches to guidance and discipline. They will be expected to demonstrate high professional and ethical standards. This position runs for ten months of the year (late august to mid June). Will perform other related duties and projects as assigned.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, constructivist-based, emergent curriculum.
Observe, document and assess child progress and development, use this information to inform instruction and communicate with families, conduct family conferences and make special education referrals.
Continue to advance self and grow as a professional by completing and monitoring their own required professional development as outlined by NH licensing guidelines, participate in coaching and professional development related to Pyramid Model Practices, collaborate with supervisor to create and implement a professional development plan, collaborate with team members, responds to staff communication and participate in committees, retreats, teacher meetings and other Center activities.
Supervise, mentor, observe and provide feedback for the variety of university students that work or complete coursework at the Center
Ensure the program and classroom meets all state regulations
Develop and maintain trusting relationships with families through frequent verbal and written/electronic communication, family conferences, and occasional special events.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Pre-school Education or Elementary Education with at least 6 credits in Early Childhood or Pre-school Education.
One year of experience in teaching young children
Must have sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience with and understanding of constructivism, emergent curriculum, and the project approach.
Supervisory and/or mentoring experience
Knowledge of and experience with the Pyramid Model Framework.
Demonstrated record of teacher collaboration
Experience building strong family partnerships and facilitating family conversations
Proven ability to exercise confidentiality
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Cooperative Nature
Organization Skills
Willingness to teach any age group 13 months to 5 years
CPR and First Aid Certified
Applicant instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:
- Resume/CV
- Cover Letter
- Contact Information for 3 Professional References
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.
Plymouth State University (PSU) is transforming the campus to create a first-of-its-kind university holistically organized around integrated clusters. Our goal is to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary and innovative learning environment. Students, faculty, staff, and community will connect to solve real-world challenges that will benefit people and organizations at all levels. We are a residential and comprehensive university with a warm and engaged learning community focused on teaching excellence and regional engagement. The University is located in the heart of the Lakes Region and White Mountains of New Hampshire and serves approximately 4,300 undergraduate and more than 2,000 graduate students.
Surrounded by lakes and mountains, PSU’s 170-acre campus provides students with an outstanding natural laboratory for learning and an ideal setting for outdoor recreation. PSU has consistently earned national recognition for its commitment to community service, environmental sustainability, academic excellence, and employee wellness.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Location:
Plymouth
Salary Grade:
Exempt Staff 14
