Early Childhood Teacher
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Elementary School, Child Development/Support
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No.
1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Child Care Education Program is operated by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies ( HDFS ), in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. HDFS is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service regarding human development and close relationships across the lifespan. Our objectives are to educate the next generation of HDFS professionals and scholars, to generate new knowledge, and to foster the well-being of individuals and families in their everyday lives.
The Child Care Education Program provides a setting where university students can gain experiential and hands-on learning, as well as have opportunities to apply content knowledge from their courses. Students are provided the opportunity to complete fulltime student teaching, participate in weekly practicum placements, complete one-time observations for class assignments, and find part-time employment through work/study programs.
Position Summary
Early Childhood Education Teachers in the Child Care Education Program are responsible for curriculum planning in classrooms for young children, maintaining licensing and accreditation standards, and creating a respectful high quality classroom environment. Additionally, they provide appropriate guidance for university students working in their classrooms.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. in Human Development/Early Childhood or a related field and experience working with young children.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
- Birth-Kindergarten licensure and early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range
Recruitment Range $35,000 - $40,659
Org #-Department
Org #-Department Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 08/12/2026
For Best Consideration Date
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Key Responsibilities________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 40
Key Responsibility
Meet or exceed licensing and accreditation standards while providing a high quality classroom environment for young children
- Follow guidelines and requirements provided by NC Div. of Child Development and Early.
- Education, as well as standards of the NAEYC Academy for Early Education.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 30
Key Responsibility
Provide individualized mentoring and positive guidance for university students
- Model appropriate teaching strategies for all university students.
- Meet at least weekly with student teachers.
Percentage Of Time
Percentage Of Time 15
Key Responsibility
Maintain up-to-date documentation on individual child assessment of growth and development for children in assigned classroom
- Complete developmental screenings in conjunction with families.
- Collect anecdotal notes of each child’s progress.
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