Early Childhood Classroom Teacher, RPT

Position Type Regular Part-Time (Up to 29 hours per week)

Hiring Location Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE

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Contact Email Address owens-jobs

Work Location Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE

Shift availability: M-F 12:30 – 5:30 with 2.5 hours of paid planning time each week. (27.5 hrs./wk.)

This position qualifies for a market‑driven hiring stipend of $1,500.

Salary $18.29/hour

Classification Title Early Childhood Classroom Teacher

Job Code 5065 (FT), 5565 (PT)

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade B/C 08

An incumbent is responsible for planning, presenting, and evaluating developmentally appropriate child development activities for a particular classroom in the campus Child Development Center.

An incumbent reports to the Child Development Center Manager and is responsible for planning, presenting, and evaluating age-appropriate activities to meet the individual needs of the children in a particular classroom. Incumbents are responsible for the overall supervision of activities and staff assigned to the classroom; for maintaining structure, health, safety, and order; and for providing support and guidance to the children.

Ages of the children may range from infants to school-aged. A significant aspect of the work involves establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the children enrolled in the program and with their families. Additionally, the incumbent may monitor, facilitate, and review Early Childhood Education students with the completion of their laboratory observation experiences.

• Knowledge of State of Delaware child care licensing regulations.
• Knowledge of College and program rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of child behavior and development.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare and maintain written records.
• Ability to enforce rules firmly, impartially, and effectively.
• Ability to use sound judgment and remain calm when confronted with emergency situations.
• Ability to distinguish and respond appropriately to inappropriate behavior.
• Ability to assess the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

• Associate degree in a relevant field.
• Two (2) years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Per Dela Care regulations, an FBI clearance, State of Delaware Criminal History Background Check and TB screening are required of the final candidate prior to employment.
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certificate must be obtained within two (2) months of hire.

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Writing Sample
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
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• First Letter of Reference