Teacher(s) - Child Development Academy- 2 positions available

Marshall University - Huntington, WV

Full-time - Entry Level

Huntington, WV

Educational Services

About the position

The Child Development Academy is seeking qualified individuals for two teaching positions: Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher. The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment, developing lesson plans, and supervising staff, while the Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher and assists in maintaining a conducive learning environment. Both roles require a commitment to early childhood education and adherence to relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide and be accountable for a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans weekly.
• Constantly assess every child's individual needs, development, and differences.
• Maintain appropriate paperwork/requirements/documentation for Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), WV licensing regulations, Cabell-Huntington Health Department, and NAEYC.
• Supervise assistant teacher, work-study students, graduate assistant students, and substitutes.
• Assist in providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
• Maintain appropriate requirements/documentation for WV licensing regulations, Cabell-Huntington Health Department and NAEYC.
• Assist in implementing lesson plans.

Requirements

• B.A. degree or greater in early childhood education or a related field for Lead Teacher position.
• High school diploma/GED and actively working towards a degree in early childhood education or a related field for Assistant Teacher position.
• Organizational skills and strong knowledge of Academy policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Nice-to-haves

• Dedicated to pursuing professional development in the field of early childhood education.
• Strong interpersonal skills to mentor staff in the implementation of home visiting and flexibility programs.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with education and experience.