QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Professional skills, knowledge, attributes and Developmentally Appropriate Practices within the Early Childhood Education profession. 
• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
• Current trends, research and development in Early Childhood Education.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Pertinent state and local laws, codes, and regulations related to early childhood.

 
Ability to:

• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Interpret and apply NAEYC standards and Early Childhood Education program policies. 
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Interpret and apply College goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing or lifting up to 35 pounds
• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

 
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
 
Required Minimum Education/Training:

• A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Child and Family or a Master’s degree in a related field. 
• 18 graduate semester hours in Education.
• Proficient in various computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

 
Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of three years qualifying professional experience. 

 Special Instructions to Applicants:
 

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Applicants who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.