Child Development Specialist

Child Development Specialist

Job

Location:

Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Serve as Lead Teacher in an infant, toddler, and/or preschool classroom. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities designed to develop a range of social, cognitive, emotional, physical, language, and aesthetic skills for individual and/or groups of children within a specified age range, working in the child development center. Supervise and train Georgia Southern University lab students and the mission of a lab school.

• Attend staff meetings and family engagement events
• Attend training and meet required number of training hours
• Plan daily program activities for classroom with consideration for individual needs of students
• Manages overall classroom environment while effectively implementing activities and routines
• Vary original plans to meet unexpected circumstances/group needs
• Ensure safety and supervision of children in indoor and outdoor areas
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment
• Coordinate and implement classroom activities and the classroom environment according to standards of NAEYC, DECAL, and Child Development Center
• Work cooperatively to prepare and implement activities
• Supervise children
• Orient and provide guidance and feedback to lab students
• Collaborate with other professionals (therapists, researchers, professors, supervisors, etc.) in child development
• Report daily activities/events to parents in a professional manner
• Create and update children's developmental portfolios
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences

Educational Requirements
:
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related disciplines

• Bachelor's Degree in Human and Family Development and 5 years experience working with young children
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid

$38,729 - $39,228

• Resume
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to supervise children in games, play or group activities
• Assist with development of students' social skills based on individual needs
• Disciplinary techniques and specialized physical health care needs of students
• Work independently, demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward students
• Compile, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
• Plan and organize work, establish, and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
• Handles sudden/unexpected situations with calmness and flexibility
• Learn and apply instructional techniques, learn and apply behavior modification procedures
• Learn, interpret and apply policies and procedures
• Analyze and resolve non-disciplinary problems

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate games and activities, developmental growth and individual differences in students, and safe practices in classroom and recreational activities
• Understand and carry out oral and written direction

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: .