Center for Young Children Teacher

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 117588
Title: Center for Young Children Teacher
Functional Title: Center for Young Children Teacher
Category Status: 15-Fac.Non-Tenured,Continuing Con
Applicant Search Category: Faculty
University Authorized FTE: 1.0
Unit: EDUC-HDQM-Center for Young Children
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Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Multiple positions available.
The Center for Young Children (CYC) is the child development laboratory school for the University of Maryland, College Park. The CYC has a three-pronged mission: to offer a high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood program for children 3-6; to act as a demonstration/observation site for university students studying child development, education, and similar fields; and to support research at our university. The CYC strives to offer an early childhood program that reflects the most current research on teaching and learning. Teachers at the CYC have responsibilities in and out of the classroom that relate to the three parts of our mission.
Classroom Teaching Responsibilities:
Teachers at the CYC work in a co-teaching model (2 equal teachers plus student aides for classroom support). Professional collaboration plays a key role in the operation of a smooth classroom environment.
  • Curriculum: Project-based learning and content-area integrated learning centers are at the core of the CYC curriculum. Teachers will collaborate, intentionally plan and implement developmentally appropriate, first-hand activities, experiences, and investigations that embed the MSDE Early Learning Standards. Familiarity with The Project Approach is desired but not required.
  • Assessment: Teachers collect information about each child through the collection of work samples, anecdotal note taking, checklists, photographs and videos. They prepare and keep organized files of this information. Twice a year, teachers write a Narrative Summary Report to be shared with families during formal conferences.
  • The CYC is an inclusive program that enrolls students from a wide variety of backgrounds, family structures, who speak different languages and who might have a special need or diagnosed disability. Teachers are expected to fully include children into their classroom who have a variety of developmental needs. All children should feel safe, respected, and cared for when establishing the classroom community.


Research Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with university researchers to support studies that support the generation of new knowledge in the field of child development.
  • Coordinate with researchers to implement studies both within and outside of the classroom in ways that support children’s psychological and physical needs. Act as an advocate for participating children.
  • Follow all center and university policies on the implementation of research within the CYC.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Assist with the responsibility for the overall operation of the Center for Young Children in the rare absence of administrators in order to remain in compliance with State of Maryland Licensing Guidelines.
  • Mentor student interns and other University students in an effort to guide them in their professional development. Teachers guide, support, and describe appropriate behaviors and effective practice to students as they connect theory with practice.
  • Supervise and mentor student aides working in the classroom, modeling for them direct, positive interactions with the children and demonstrating how they can best support you in the daily schedule.
  • Follow all CYC policies about conducting research in order to assist faculty/graduate students with data collection.
  • Supervise all indoor activities to ensure the safety and security of the children in your care.
  • Supervise outdoor/playground activities and direct student aides to assist with playground supervision to ensure children’s safety and security.

This is a 10-month position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field from an accredited college or university.


Other Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to be qualified as a teacher under Maryland Office of Child Care guidelines.
Preferences:
Preferences:
  • Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or related field from an accredited college or university.
  • State certification as an Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Special Educator.
  • Familiarity with project approach to learning.
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
Please include a 1-2 page Teaching Philosophy statement as your “Teaching” required document.
Posting Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 04/19/2024
Physical Demands
  • Ability to get up and down from the floor repeatedly.
  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Women, minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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