Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Posting Details

Position Number:

-550

Classification

Title:

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Competency Level: Contributing

Working Title:

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department/Unit:
Department of Education

Section:
Laboratory School

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Education is an academic unit in the School of Education and Business within the Division of Academic Affairs at Elizabeth City State University. The department offers students the Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Elementary Education, Special Education and Birth to Kindergarten Education as well as the Master of Education in Elementary Education and the Master of School Administration.

Recruitment Range: $35,498-$40,000 The Preschool teacher is responsible for assisting with the care and education of young children, ages 3-5. The position is also responsible for assisting the lead teacher in creating a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, designing an environment that stimulates curiosity, and utilizing curriculum that is grounded in hands‑on exploration and play. Using observation and assessment tools, the teacher assistant will assist the lead teacher with documenting each child's growth and learning in relation to his or her developmental level and the North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development Standards.

• Communication: Ability to provide effective verbal feedback to parents regarding daily interactions. Ability to collect/record routine information effectively in written form regarding daily interactions, when necessary.
• Child Care and Instruction: Ability to provide basic physical care of children under regular supervision. Ability to report socialization and behavioral teaching needs to leadership.
• Curriculum Implementation: Ability to assist in delivering established instructional plans.
• Safety: Ability to perform routine checks to ensure facilities are free of safety hazards. Ability to provide preventive care, first aid, and medication as directed.
• Administration: Ability to assist with maintaining inventory of supplies for the classroom., to log daily activities as needed and to participate in required ongoing professional development.

Minimum Training and

Experience:

Graduation from high school and one year of related childcare experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Class Salary Range: $35,498-$61,740

Position Recruitment Range: $35,498-$40,000

Position Category:
Staff

Position Status:
Permanent Full Time

FLSA:
Non Exempt

Work Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Posting Number: SHRA
00278P

Job Open Date: 08/21/2026

Job Close Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

SHRA OSHR Statement:
This position is Subject to the State Human Resources Act.

Alternate Selection:
If there are no applicants in the pool who meet the competency level (knowledge, skills and abilities) required for the position, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

AA/EEO Statement:
Elizabeth City State University is an Affiritive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Background Check Statement:
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

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