Reporting to the Director of the Children's Learning and Research Center, this position will teach children between the ages of eight weeks and five years. Responsibilities include classroom teaching in a family centered program using project based learning and an emergent curriculum, supervision of assistant staff, collaboration with academic faculty, mentoring of pre-service teacher candidates, and participation in academic research.

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education or closely related field. An earned bachelor's degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education or closely related field with significant experience may be substituted. Demonstrated ability to communicate and relate with parents as well as work effectively as a team player. Demonstrated skill in supervising a classroom with attention to developmentally appropriate practices. Demonstrated ability to supervise student assistants and practicum students. Experience working with children ages eight weeks to six years.

Preferred Qualifications
Pre K-3 Virginia teaching certification. Experience in licensed center-based child care facility.

Conditions of Employment
Virginia State Police Fingerprinted Criminal History Check, Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry Check, clear TB screening/test. Ability to obtain CPR , First Aid and Medication Administration training.

Job Open Date
06/23/2017

Open Until Filled
No

Application Review Date
07/10/2017

Job Close Date
07/07/2017

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Department Information

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU's programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.



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