Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Position Title:

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Department:
Early Childhood Learning Center

Posting Number: 0402598

SHRA/EHRA: SHRA

Hiring Range: $35,498.00 - $42,789.00

Primary Purpose of the Organization:

The primary purpose is to serve children from 5 months through 5 years of age. The Center is under the direction of the College of Education. It was established in the fall of 1970 to provide Early Childhood Education majors an opportunity to become familiar with young children and their characteristics. In addition to being a center for the training of Early Childhood students, the Early Childhood Learning Center also has as one of its goals to provide a learning environment that will help children develop to their maximum potential: physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

The ECLC serves not only the University but also Fayetteville and the surrounding communities. The Cumberland County Department of Social Services Childcare Unit and Partnership for Children of Cumberland County refer to as many of its childcare applicants as space permits.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The primary purpose of this position is to implement Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and Ready Rosie to children enrolled in NC Pre-K. The prospective employee must enroll in the Early Educator Support Unit under the Division of Child Development and Early Education. The prospective employee will be fully responsible for planning a program that will enrich the physical, social, and emotional needs of children enrolled in NC Pre-K.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a teaching license OR Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and able to obtain a teaching license within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Birth to Kindergarten or Early Childhood Education, with a teaching license. One year of childcare experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”

Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contacted if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

Open Until Filled:
No

Other Information:

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement:

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• 
  * Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Birth - Kindergarten, Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related educational field?
• Yes
• No
• 
  * How many years of teaching experience do you have in a licensed early childhood education center?

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents:

• Other Document
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)