Child Development Specialist Position Available In Bulloch, Georgia

Child Development Specialist Job

ID286894

Location
Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA Department Information Child Development Center Job Summary 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. Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development or Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree; AA, CDA, or BS in related disciplines
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education Graduate of GSU with BS in Child and Family Development Proposed Salary $17.13 – $20.96 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly basis. Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Two (2) Professional References
Optional Documents to Attach
Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

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

KNOWLEDGE

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