Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with teaching experience is required. Current South Carolina teacher certification (or equivalent in reciprocating state) is required. Successful prior experience teaching toddler, pre-school and/or kindergarten-aged children is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Experience with Reggio Emilia approach and/or inquiry/ project-based learning desired. the LT positions requires co-teaching with Graduate students and Undergraduate students, so disposition towards and/or successful experience collaborating with other similarly-qualified professionals desired. The program does not use commercial curriculum products so initiative, creativity, and a reflective approach to teaching are desirable.

The Lead Teacher (LT) at N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center is a teaching professional in a program that demonstrates best practices and leadership in the local and regional early childhood community. The LT is responsible for creating and maintaining the classroom environment, curriculum planning, teaching, and assessment of the children in the assigned class. the LT group also works with the program director and the master teachers on initiatives relative to the program mission and is accountable for meeting state licensing regulations and national accreditation standards through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). That LT also works with professors/ students from time to time on research projects. The LT develops constructive relationships with families, supervises graduate assistants, hourly teaching assistants, and practicum students.

The LT is required to participate in professional development activities (a minimum of 15 clock hours annually).

*The candidate filling this position may be eligible for healthcare benefits.

In your application materials, please include a sample lesson plan teaching to a 2 year old class and a paragraph about how you would modify that lesson for 3-5-year-olds. In addition, please include a one to two page written statement on your educational philosophy and what pedological heroes you use as resources in your classroom.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

**Pay rate is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Plan, adapt, and implement curriculum and instruction for 2 through 5 -year-old preschool-aged children that reflects best practices in early childhood education.

Plan and maintain physical environment that reflects and facilitates best practice in early childhood education.

Implement assessment activities and reporting on child learning and development.

Foster community engagement through positive interactions and planned activities with families, staff, and visitors.

Mentor/supervise undergraduate and graduate staff and interns.

Collaborate with program director and Master Teachers for ongoing program planning, documentation, and improvement.