Posting DetailsWork experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.Position Summary Information Classification Title Administrative Support Associate-OSP Working Title Early Care and Education Teacher Assistant Location Boone, NC Job Category 6 Position Number 088381 Department Lucy Brock Child Dev Lab Prog - 260820 Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.License/Certification RequiredEssential Job Functions The Lucy Brock Child Development Lab is a full-day North Carolina-licensed university lab program that serves approximately 46 children from birth through five years of age.At Lucy Brock, we are dedicated to co-constructing connections in the field of early care and education. As a university program, we serve children, their families, and pre-service teachers while working collaboratively with faculty and staff from the Reich College of Education. We are committed to providing a space that recognizes and implements best practices using an inquiry-based curriculum where research informs teaching and learning for young children.The Teacher Assistant supports lead teachers in a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environment, fostering curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among children. This role focuses on co-constructing learning experiences with children, supporting inquiry-based projects, and cultivating a sense of community among students, families, and staff.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesSupport Co-Constructed Learning
- Collaborate with the lead teacher(s) to design and facilitate emergent, child-centered projects and activities based on children's interests.
- Observe and document children's explorations, conversations, and creations to inform planning and assessment.
- Set up provocations and intentional learning spaces that encourage inquiry and creative expression.
Foster Relationships
- Build warm, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Serve as a co-learner, actively engaging with children as they explore and discover.
- Support children in collaborative problem-solving and the development of social-emotional skills.
Curriculum Documentation, Assessment, and Communication
- Assist in creating meaningful documentation of children's learning such as Playful Learning Moments, including photographs, notes, and visual displays.
- Contribute to assessment portfolios that celebrate each child's development.
- Participate in family-teacher dialogues to share insights into children's growth and project work.
Classroom Environment
- Help maintain a thoughtfully arranged, aesthetically pleasing, and responsive learning environment that reflects children's ideas and projects.
- Encourage respect for materials and shared spaces, reinforcing a sense of responsibility and care.
Collaboration and Professional Growth
- Collaborate with the teaching team to reflect on classroom practices and assist in planning the next steps in learning experiences.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to deepen understanding of the Reggio Emilia Approach and child development.
- Complete yearly in-service training hours as required for licensing by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
Safety and Well-Being
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children by following program policies and best practices.
- Support children in daily routines, transitions, and self-care skills in a respectful, developmentally appropriate, and empowering manner.
Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
- Understanding of and a belief in inquiry-based, child-led education.
- Experience or interest in assisting in documenting children's learning through creative and visual mediums.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the dynamic nature of an emergent curriculum.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible, solution-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to learn about the growth and development of young children and the ability to use this knowledge to plan and implement practices and educational techniques used in teaching children 0 to 5 years of age.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, families, colleagues, and faculty associated with the program.
- Receive Qualified status from the NC DCDEE background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in child development or related field
- Experience working in a childcare setting
Type of Position Permanent Full-Time Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours The Lucy Brock Child Development Center is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. An 8-hour workday will be determined by the administration.Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Overall Competency Level Contributing Salary Grade Equivalency GN03 Salary RangeAnticipated Hiring Range $33,540 Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties. Knowledge-Program:
- Collaborate with the lead teacher(s) to design and facilitate emergent, child-centered projects and activities based on children's interests.
- Serve as a co-learner, actively engaging with children as they explore and discover.
- Support children in collaborative problem-solving and the development of social-emotional skills
- Assist in creating meaningful documentation of children's learning such as Playful Learning Moments, including photographs, notes, and visual displays.
- Contribute to assessment portfolios that celebrate each child's development.
- Participate in family-teacher dialogues to share insights into children's growth and project work.
- Help maintain a thoughtfully arranged, aesthetically pleasing, and responsive learning environment that reflects children's ideas and projects.
- Encourage respect for materials and shared spaces, reinforcing a sense of responsibility and care.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to deepen understanding of the Reggio Emilia Approach and child development.
- Complete yearly in-service training hours as required for licensing by the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children by following program policies and best practices.
Problem Solving:
- Collaborate with the lead teacher(s) to design and facilitate emergent, child-centered projects and activities based on children's interests.
- Set up provocations and intentional learning spaces that encourage inquiry and creative expression.
- Serve as a co-learner, actively engaging with children as they explore and discover.
- Support children in collaborative problem-solving and the development of social-emotional skills.
- Help maintain a thoughtfully arranged, aesthetically pleasing, and responsive learning environment that reflects children's ideas and projects.
- Encourage respect for materials and shared spaces, reinforcing a sense of responsibility and care.
- Collaborate with the teaching team to reflect on classroom practices and assist in planning the next steps in learning experiences.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children by following program policies and best practices.
- Support children in daily routines, transitions, and self-care skills in a respectful, developmentally appropriate, and empowering manner.
Communication-Written:
- Collaborate with the lead teacher(s) to design and facilitate emergent, child-centered projects and activities based on children's interests.
- Observe and document children's explorations, conversations, and creations to inform planning and assessment.
- Set up provocations and intentional learning spaces that encourage inquiry and creative expression.
- Assist in creating meaningful documentation of children's learning such as Playful Learning Moments, including photographs, notes, and visual displays.
- Contribute to assessment portfolios that celebrate each child's development.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations. Posting Details Information Posting Date 12/19/2024 Closing Date 01/07/2025 Competency Level Statement Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies. Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach required documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of 3 Professional References with Contact Information or provide on the application form
Search Chair Name Andrea Anderson Search Chair Email ...@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)Departmental Information Quick Link Posting Number 201502793P