Job Description

Position Number:

TBD

Functional Title:

Early Childhood Teacher

Position Type:

Administration - Staff

Position Eclass:

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information:

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 masters and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Child Care Education Program is operated by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. HDFS is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service regarding human development and close relationships across the lifespan. Our objectives are to educate the next generation of HDFS professionals and scholars, to generate new knowledge, and to foster the well-being of individuals and families in their everyday lives.

The Child Care Education Program provides a setting where university students can gain experiential and hands-on learning, as well as have opportunities to apply content knowledge from their courses. Students are provided the opportunity to complete full-time student teaching, participate in weekly practicum placements, complete one-time observations for class assignments, and find part-time employment through work/study programs. Position Summary:

Early Childhood Education Teachers in the Child Care Education Program are responsible for curriculum planning in classrooms for young children, maintaining licensing and accreditation standards, and creating a respectful high quality classroom environment. Additionally, they provide appropriate guidance for university students working in their classrooms.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S. in Human Development/Early Childhood or a related field and experience working with young children.

Preferred Qualifications:

Birth-Kindergarten licensure and early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

THIS IS A POOLED POSTING. WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER POSITIONS. HDFS WILL REVIEW APPLICANTS IN THIS POOL AND WILL CONTACT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES. THIS POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR TWELVE MONTHS. IF YOU APPLY AND WISH TO NO LONGER BE CONSIDERED, PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR APPLICATION AND WITHDRAW IT FROM CONSIDERATION

Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their general electronic application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

• Name
• Company Name
• Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
• Email Address
• Contact Phone Number

Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process. Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with experience

Org #-Department:

Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403

Job Open Date:

05/29/2025

Job Close Date:

05/29/2026

Open Until Filled:

No

FTE:

1.000

Type of Appointment:

Permanent

Number of Months per Year:

12

FLSA:

Exempt

Percentage Of Time:

40%

Key Responsibility:

Meet or exceed licensing and accreditation standards while providing a high quality classroom environment for young children.

Essential Tasks:

Follow guidelines and requirements provided by NC Div. of Child Development and Early Education, as well as standards of the NAEYC Academy for Early Education.

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Key Responsibility:

Provide individualized mentoring and positive guidance for university studen ts.

Essential Tasks:

Model appropriate teaching strategies for all university students.Meet at least weekly with student teachers.

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Key Responsibility:

Maintain up-to-date documentation on individual child assessment of growth and development for children in assigned classroom.

Essential Tasks:

Complete developmental screenings in conjunction with families.Collect anecdotal notes of each childs progress.

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Key Responsibility:

Provide daily curriculum plans using observations of childrens development and interests.

Essential Tasks:

Plan curriculum activities based on observations of children and aligned with early learning standards.Connect child assessment information to curriculum activities.

Physical Effort:

Hand Movement-Grasping - F, Holding - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - C, Vision-Color Distinction - F, Hearing - C, Talking - C, Standing - F, Sitting - O, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - F, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O, Squatting - O, Reaching - F, Others - move quickly in emergency R

Work Environment:

Inside - F, Outside - F

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Currently hiring,

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