Teacher, Child Development
Salary
$0.00 Annually
Location
Lorman, MS
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
FY202600225
Department
Child Development Center
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Job Title
Teacher, Child Development Center
Essential Job Functions
- Ensures safety of each child, whether in the classroom or outside, in compliance with State regulations and university policy
- Designs developmentally appropriate activities for children based on developmental needs and established goals
- Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development
- Identification of suitable teaching material and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play
- Provides basic care and care-giving activities
- Uses a wide range of teaching methods to enhance the child’s abilities
- Observes and conducts developmental assessment, both formal and informal, of each child in the classroom
- Maintains constant communication with parents to provide updates on child’s learning, curriculum, and to provide resources to enhance children’s learning and development
- Identifies behavioral, developmental or health problems, and implementation of need-based remedial activities
- Adherence with the teaching standards and safety regulations as established by State and National Child Care Regulations
- Maintains student records and provides reports as required
- Supervises, trains, evaluates and plans assignments for student trainees and field placement students
- Maintains ethical code of conduct in compliance with the NAEYC and FERPA.
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program
Minimum Experience
Three (3) years’ experience as a childcare/daycare teacher
Licenses/Certifications
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Criminal Record Clearance with the Child Abuse Index, Check, Sex Offender Registry, and drug screen clearance
- Health and Tuberculosis (TB) test clearances
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education
Knowledge of Mississippi Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers
Demonstration of patience, compassion, attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families
Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Emotional maturity
Creativity and innovation
Flexibility in receiving assignments or adapting to program changes
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 29 hours per week and are employed more than 4 1/2 months over the course of a year receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
Employer
Alcorn State University
Address
1000 ASU Drive, #390
Lorman, Mississippi, 39096
Phone
6018776188
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