Little Bucs, in the Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development, is seeking to fill two (2) Teacher 1 vacancies. This is a 10-month contract and contingent on grant funding. The Teacher 1 is responsible to the Director of Little Bucs Student Child Care for serving as a major caregiver for children in an assigned classroom as well as:
planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum for indoor and outdoor learning environments;
designing and maintaining stimulating physical environments;
supervising and mentoring college students and field experience students; and
other related duties as assigned.
A clear TBI Criminal History Background check is required.
ETSU is located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, an area that is family friendly, has great schools, and is rich in history, musical traditions, and outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and biking.
ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Job Category: Administrative
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in early childhood development, early childhood special education, child and family studies, or child and youth development
at least 1 year of experience in a planned program for young children (relevant student worker, graduate student, and/or part-time experience may be considered) .
Training required by TN DHS must be completed on the first day of work or prior to prior to working with children.
Founded in 1911 (as East Tennessee State Normal School), East Tennessee State University serves over 15,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. ETSU has eleven colleges and schools, including health sciences, liberal arts, education and business & technology. ETSU is centered on a warm and friendly residential campus nestled in the secure and beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of northeast Tennessee. As part of the ETSU community, you will enjoy all the region has to offer, including snow-skiing, various festivals, numerous golf courses and lakes, popular national and state parks, whitewater rafting, the Appalachian Trail, and much more.