The Child Development Center at Keene State College invites applicants for an Early Childhood Teacher in the preschool classroom (a multi-age grouping of sixteen 2.9 to 4.11-year-olds) to work in partnership with the center staff to achieve highest standards of quality for children, families, and college students. This is a benefited, 86%-time position with appointment dates from mid-August to mid-June.The Child Development Center (CDC), located on the Keene State College campus in Elliot Hall, is a demonstration early childhood education site for Keene State College students, practicing professionals, and young children and their families. The Center strives to model best practices by offering nurturing environments where young children are encouraged to explore, to be creative, to cultivate positive relationships, to experience the joy of learning, and to develop a sense of community.The CDC is a dynamic learning community dedicated to providing excellent practical experiences for students studying to enter the teaching profession, or a related profession, with young children. Undergraduate and graduate students are offered supervised experiences under the guidance of early childhood professionals, in the direct education and care of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Through collaboration, the CDC staff contributes to an educational environment that encourages professionalism, growth, and diversity. To learn more about the Child Development Center, please visit: www.keene.edu/cdc/Under the guidance of the Director of the Child Development Center, this position plans, implements and models best practices in early childhood programs for children, families, and college students. The Early Childhood Teacher also mentors and assists in the supervision of college students, and creates and participates in mutually supportive and respectful relationships between all members of our community. The ideal candidate will possess strong social and collaborative skills, and will have a keen understanding of an emergent, play-based curriculum, and an appreciation for the benefits gained therefrom.

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood, Family Studies, Elementary Education, or related field with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education, including 3 credits in child development; a minimum of one year of experience teaching children birth to 5 years; demonstrated communication and organizational skills; sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of this position, including lifting up to 50 lbs.