Child Development Lead Teacher

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rAbout This Role:

The Department of Applied Human Sciences, within the College of Health
and Human Sciences, is seeking a Child Development Lead Teacher to
join their team at the Center for Child Development. The lead
teacher is responsible for instructing children in a positive and
professional learning environment using activities that promote the
social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for elementary school.
This position exercises active listening, instructing, reading
comprehension, learning strategies, writing, social perceptiveness, time
management, monitoring, and critical thinking skills; and requires
substantial communication with children, parents, and other staff
members to facilitate a safe and stimulating learning environment. This
position reports to the Centers Assistant Director.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

– Intentionally plan and implement a positive learning environment
adhering to NAEYCs developmentally appropriate practices, both
indoors and outdoors that fosters development in motor, cognitive,
language, social, emotional, and creative domains
– Implement Kansas Early Learning Guidelines within the classroom and
articulate practices to others
– Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and their
families
– Communicate with parents regarding their childs progress through a
variety of means, including parent-teacher conferences and
electronic written and verbal communication
– Create and maintain a positive learning environment in accordance
with early childhood standards, regulations, and tools
– Model collegiality and maintain confidentiality in and outside of
the classroom setting in regard to children, parents, staff,
students, and volunteers

Why Join Us:

The Department of Applied Human Sciences is dedicated to making a
difference in peoples lives through research, teaching, engagement,
outreach, service and clinical intervention. Our faculty, staff, and
supervised student specialists provide direct services and outreach to
enhance the health and well-being of individuals and families through
many programs, including the Center for Child Development (CCD).

The Center for Child Development (CCD) serves as the clinical training
site for students enrolled in the state-approved and nationally
accredited undergraduate preservice teacher education program in early
childhood education; provides quality childcare to K-State and the
larger campus community; is accredited by the National Academy of Early
Childhood Programs of the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC); is licensed by the Kansas Department of Health
and Environment (KDHE); and meets high-quality food service standards of
the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

For more information on the Department of Applied Human Sciences and the
Center for Child Development:
[https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5647008&targetURL=https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/)
and
[https://www.k-state.edu/ccd/](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5647008&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/ccd/).

The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic
departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics &
Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies;
Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging,
Physician Assistant program, and a Nursing partnership with Wichita
State University. The College enrolls roughly 2,800 students
(undergraduate and graduate) and employs more than 105 full-time faculty
members in teaching, resea ch, and Extension positions
([https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5647008&targetURL=https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/)).
The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative
activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health
and human behavior.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that
includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid
time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are
available, please visit
[https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5647008&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits).

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university
actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and
cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The
University is dedicated to promoting the [Principles of
Community.](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5647008&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/about/community.html){target=”blank”}

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed
on employer premises or