Early Childhood Classroom Teacher Job Wilmington area,Delaware USA,Education / Teaching

Summary Statement

An incumbent is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate activities and curriculum in a classroom within the Child Development Center (CDC). Work includes ensuring the safety, health and well‑being of all children, while supporting their cognitive, social‑emotional and physical growth, maintaining compliance with regulations and fostering positive relationships with families, staff and college students participating in early childhood practicum experiences.

Nature

and Scope

An incumbent reports to the director of the child development center and is responsible for the daily operations and supervision of a classroom serving infants, toddlers, or pre‑school aged children. Work includes curriculum planning and implementation, classroom management, developmental observation and assessment, and coordination with families, staff, and students. The position requires compliance with state standards and regulations as well as college policy.

The incumbent may supervise classroom assistants, substitutes, student interns, and volunteers. This position models appropriate interactions for early childhood education practicum students, maintains professional communications, and supports the mission of the college’s child development center.

Principal Accountabilities

Creates and delivers weekly lesson plans for developmentally appropriate activities related to the following domains: cognitive, language, physical, and social‑emotional.

Assesses the physical, cognitive, social‑emotional development of the children using guidelines provided by the director of the child development center. Reports concerns regarding developmental milestones to the assistant director to determine if referrals for special services are needed.

Maintains accurate, confidential, and current documentation of children’s progress, incidents, attendance, and health information.

Communicates regularly with families, staff, and management about developmental milestones and areas for support, while establishing and maintaining positive and professional relationships with families through communication, conferences, and education activities. Conducts a minimum of two parent‑teacher conferences per year.

Creates a nurturing, inclusive, and structured classroom environment that promotes learning through play and positive social interactions.

Supervises early childhood classroom assistants, interns, and/or volunteers, including coordinating their daily assignments and providing timely support and feedback.

Maintains health and safety standards in accordance with OCCL regulations and center policies, including supervision ratios, sanitation practices, and emergency procedures. Maintains the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performs light housekeeping duties for the center as needed.

Maintains written and electronic records daily regarding each child’s development, daily activities, injury reports, etc., as assigned by the director. Ensures that incidents including behavior and accident reports are communicated on the same business day to center management and families as appropriate.

Makes recommendations to the assistant director for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and classroom materials.

Works collaboratively with the center director, assistant director, and teachers to support center‑wide initiatives, curriculum planning, and quality improvement efforts.

Participates in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and program evaluation activities.

Monitors, facilitates, and reviews early childhood education methods and practicum students with their laboratory experiences including student lesson plans.

Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of relevant state and federal program policies, procedures, and regulations, including OCCL and state funded early care and education program requirements.
Knowledge of early childhood education principles, child development stages, and best practices in infant, toddler and preschool settings.
Knowledge of program development, assessment of children, curriculum implementation, and early childhood…