Early Childhood Development Practitioner I

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information

Classification Title Early Childhood Development Practitioner Working Title Early Childhood Development Practitioner I Location Job Category 2 Position Number 091871 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

Department Child Development Center - 330100 Primary Purpose of Position

Work collaboratively with co-teachers to provide a nurturing and educational environment for young children in a quality early care setting. Supervise App State College students in a caring and meaningful way, providing experiences for young children.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school and one year of related childcare experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to

all positions.

License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions

Establish a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that will meet the individual needs of each child.

Responsible for instruction and supervision of young children.

Use Creative Curriculum, emergent curriculum, and NC Foundations for Early Learning as the basis for assisting with planning and implementing classroom activities and experiences.

Assist with the documentation of children's development and learning.

Contributing to the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans based on children's interests.

Ability to collect/record routine information effectively in written form regarding child development, progress reports, and observations.

Keep up to date on current issues and trends in the field of early childhood education by attending conferences/workshops/training and through professional memberships.

Meet requirements mandated by the NC DCDEE and environmental rating scales.

Provide feedback to co-workers and families on developmental progress of children and program reminders on a daily/weekly basis.

Ensure that children are supervised at all times and ratios are maintained.

Ensure completion of required governmental and facility forms.

Upkeep and cleanliness of the classroom areas, kitchen duties, laundry and other health department requirements.

Have knowledge of and be able to recognize common symptoms of childhood illness. Record and document any incidents that occur.

Responsible for instruction and supervision of up to 20 preschool children, 15 toddlers, or 10 infants.

Ability to provide preventative/corrective measures, respond to, and record/document first aid occurrences as needed.

Assist in Emergency Drills, making sure that children are safe, secure, and assured in case of emergency. Responsible for having all emergency information in possession in case of evacuation. Inform aides of policy and procedures for classroom drills.

Collaborate with approved community resources to enhance delivery of quality educational services to children and families.

Work with intervention specialists to provide inclusive environments for all children, supporting educational plans for individual children.

Ability to provide effective and professional verbal and written feedback to parents regarding daily interactions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Must have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, and hold an NC Early Childhood Education Credential and SIDS certification.

Knowledge of current trends in infant/toddler care and research, primary caregiving, infant/toddler development, and ITERS assessment.

Ability to work in partnership with families and provide regular feedback on child development. Ability to plan and implement daily records, lesson plans, and formal/informal assessments in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful experience in Appalachian State University early childhood programs.

Three or more years of preschool teaching experience in a licensed child care facility. Three or more years of infant or toddler teaching experience in a licensed child care facility.

Master's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field.

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Childcare and Instruction: Ability to oversee provision of basic physical care of children. Ability to apply specialized knowledge of early childhood development to monitor and teach socialization and behavior skills.

Communication: Ability to provide effective feedback to researchers and/or medical professionals regarding the developmental, physical, or emotional needs of the child. Ability to convey information effectively in written form, including newsletters, classroom materials, and evaluative information for research or medical reports. Ability to conduct home visits and lead community programs.

Curriculum: Ability to design, implement, and manage curriculum. Ability to set standards and goals, and establish means to measure progress

Record Administration: Ability to collect and maintain medical or research data. Ability to organize and plan the work of classroom assistants. Ability to train new staff. Ability to ensure completion of required governmental and facility record-keeping.

Safety: Ability to oversee safety programs and standards. Ability to implement preventive and corrective actions.

Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours

Alternating 7:00am-4:15pm with 8:00am-5:30pm shifts, Monday-Friday based on center's scheduling needs.

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position

Continuous lifting and holding of children in standing, sitting, and kneeling positions from the floor and furniture. Active supervision at all times, ensuring that children are in sight and sound and engaged in responsive play. Performing evacuations during emergency drills that require heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling. Active engagement with children at their eye level in indoor and outdoor environments.

Overall Competency Level Journey Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $35,498 - $36,000

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date 11/05/2026 Closing Date 11/15/2026 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide required documents listed below.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Include a minimum of 3 professional references in the body your application.

Applicants will be considered for multiple vacancies

Search Chair Name Moriah Stegall Search Chair Email stegallmm@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56907 Posting Number 201503090P

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess NC Early Childhood Credentials?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices and educational techniques used in teaching preschool children 0 to 5 years of age?

• Yes

• No

• • Please describe your teaching philosophy, your image of the young child and how you view children, and your guidance and discipline philosophy.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

• License/Certification