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Early Childhood Dev Practitioner

Boone, NC • On-site

Appalachian State University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 1 - 5K employees

$35K/yr

Full-time

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Position Summary Information
Classification Title Early Childhood Development Practitioner Working Title Early Childhood Dev Practitioner Location Boone, NC Job Category 2 Position Number 061421 Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
Department Child Development Center - 330100 Primary Purpose of Position
Care and nurture young children; supervise App State college students in caring for young children.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school and one year of related childcare experience. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to
all positions.
License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions
Establish a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment that will meet the individual needs of each child.
Responsible for instruction and supervision of young children.
Use Creative Curriculum, emergent curriculum, and NC Foundations for Early Learning as the basis for assisting with planning and implementing classroom activities and experiences.
Assist with the documentation of children's development and learning.
Contributing to the development and implementation of weekly lesson plans based on children's interests.
Ability to collect/record routine information effectively in written form regarding child development, progress reports, and observations.
Keep up-to-date on current issues and trends in the field of early childhood education by attending conferences/workshops/training and through professional memberships.
Meet requirements mandated by the NC DCDEE and environmental rating scales.
Responsible for guiding aides in assisting with the implementation of lesson plans and delivering educational activities.
Provide feedback to co-workers and families on developmental progress of children and program reminders on a daily/weekly basis.
Ensure that children are supervised at all times and ratios are maintained.
Ensure completion of required governmental and facility forms.
Upkeep and cleanliness of the classroom areas, kitchen duties, laundry and other health department requirements.
Have knowledge of and be able to recognize common symptoms of childhood illness. Record and document any incidents that occur.
Ability to provide preventative/corrective measures, respond to, and record/document first aid occurrences as needed.
Assist in Emergency Drills, making sure that children are safe, secure, and assured in case of emergency. Responsible for having all emergency information in possession in case of evacuation. Inform aides of policy and procedures for classroom drills.
Collaborate with approved community resources to enhance delivery of quality educational services to children and families.
Work with intervention specialists to provide inclusive environments for all children, supporting educational plans for individual children.
Ability to provide effective and professional verbal and written feedback to parents regarding daily interactions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Priority for having Early Childhood Education Credential. Knowledge of and able to recognize common symptoms of illness. Ability to plan and implement lesson plans. Communicate effectively with aides and parents. Delegate responsibilities. Maintain classroom to meet ECERS qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or related field.
At least two years of preschool teaching experience in a licensed child care facility.
Previous full-time experience.
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Safety: Ability to perform routine checks to ensure facilities are free of safety hazards. Ability to provide preventive care, first aid, and medication as directed.
Child Care and Instruction: Ability to provide basic physical care of children under regular supervision. Ability to report socialization and behavioral teaching needs to leadership.
Communication: Ability to provide effective verbal feedback to parents regarding daily interactions. Ability to collects/records routine information effectively in written form regarding daily interactions.
Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours
alternating 7:15 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. with 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 shifts M-F
Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position
lifting of children; endurance; patience, common sense, knowledge of developmentally appropriate learning scale for young children.
Overall Competency Level Contributing Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range $35,360
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 08/17/2026 Closing Date 09/27/2026 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Optional document to attach:
  • Unofficial Transcripts

List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References including contact information
Search Chair Name Moriah Stegall Search Chair Email stegallmm@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Departmental Information
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55552 Posting Number 201503029P

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