Teacher - Ann Campbell Early Learning Center; ACE

Teacher 1 - Ann Campbell Early Learning Center (ACE)

Department Ann Campbell Early Learning Center

$48,920 - $60,252; commensurate with experience

Reporting to the Director of the Ann Campbell Early Learning Center (ACE), the Teacher will create developmentally appropriate learning environments and experiences for toddlers and/or preschoolers with and without developmental delays, based on individual child assessments and developmentally appropriate practices. The Teacher will collaborate with a co‑teacher and other classroom adults to facilitate the learning and development of all children through active engagement in a variety of daily activities and routines.

The Teacher will support families as they transition their children to and from the Center each day and will model effective practices and provide guidance and information to University students completing course requirements within the classroom. The Teacher will also perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas:

• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Elementary Education
• Child Development and Family Studies
• A closely related field that prepares individuals to teach or work with young children, birth through age five, such as Deaf Education, Visual Disabilities, Communication Disorders, or Speech‑Language Pathology.

Two (2) years of experience working with young children, birth through age five.

Active Tennessee Teaching License:

• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Education Special Education Integrated PreK‑3
• Elementary Education
• Special Education

• Working with young children, birth through age five, with a variety of developmental and learning needs.
• Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning experiences.
• Conducting developmental assessments and using assessment information to guide instructional planning and individual supports.
• Working collaboratively with families and other professionals to support children’s development and learning.
• Participating in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process and implementing strategies, supports, or goals identified through an IFSP or other individualized plan.
• Working in a university‑affiliated early childhood program, laboratory school, training site, or similar educational setting.
• Mentoring, supervising, or providing guidance to college students, interns, practicum students, student employees, or volunteers in an early childhood classroom.
• Collaborating with University faculty, researchers, related‑service professionals, or community agencies.
• Participating in early childhood program quality improvement, recognition, accreditation, licensing, or regulatory processes.

• Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid
• AED

Cover Letter, Resume, Teaching Philosophy Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12‑month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug‑Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

Application Review Date:

October 22, 2026