Teacher- Child Development Lab

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Classification Information

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

SHRA

N
- Not Mandatory

High School diploma or equivalency and one year of related childcare experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience

A Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or closely related field from an accredited university. Work experience, which includes supervision of children, classroom management, and experience with licensing requirements in a child development laboratory/center. Minimum of four years experience in an academic environment. Understanding of the NC Star licensing procedures. Experience in preparing for the ECERS
-R assessment and evaluation of young children; familiarity with the creative curriculum, Dial 4 screenings, and Conscious Discipline techniques. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a criminal background check qualifying letter and CPR and First Aid certifications, in addition to requested correspondence for pre-service and in-service requirements of the Division of Child Development and Early Education.

Must have a current TB test and physical signed and dated by the physician.

Current NC Division of Child Development and Early Education CBC Qualification Letter and North Carolina Early Educator Certification or license in Birth-Kindergarten

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 15,275 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism.

It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status.

It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.

The Early Childhood Development Practitioner position entails the comprehensive care and instruction of preschool-aged children on a university-wide research campus. Practitioners are integral to supporting research projects and addressing specialized developmental needs, ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children. Core responsibilities include developing and implementing age-appropriate curricula, collecting and maintaining research data, performing essential educational tasks, and effectively communicating developmental progress and concerns with parents and professionals.

The role also involves providing individualized developmental guidance, ensuring rigorous compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular emergency drills, and upholding high sanitation standards. Practitioners must adhere to all applicable childcare facility and governmental regulations at local, state, and national levels. They may also be required to…