Career Center

• On-site supervision of the UNCG Child Care Education program, including leadership for the program’s curriculum, policies, and procedures; oversight and support for a staff of 14 degreed teachers, plus student teachers, interns, and part-time workers; promoting an intentional and proactive approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the Center; support for meaningful family engagement in classrooms and in the program; maintaining consistent two-way communication with and among Center stakeholders; management of child/family enrollment to assure maintenance of appropriate teacher: child ratios and group sizes; development and monitoring of the program’s annual budget; ensuring all accreditation and licensing standards are met; coordinating community outreach efforts; serving as a liaison and advocate for the Center with Department, School, and University administrators; representing the Center, Department and University in the Greensboro community;
• Partnering with experienced faculty in Human Development & Family Studies as well as Specialized Education Services to teach a limited number of courses in the Birth to Kindergarten (BK) teacher preparation program. The BK program is multi-disciplinary and intentionally structured to prepare university students to work effectively with diverse families and children with and without disabilities from diverse family structures in inclusive and culturally/economically diverse settings; and
• Supporting the department through institutional and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master of Science or Education degree (requirements completed by July 1, 2022) in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Special Education, Child Development, Human Development, and Family Studies, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field. Experience coordinating/administering professional or educational activities in the early childhood field. Experience working with young children, families, and/or adult learners. Meets or qualifies to meet North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential Level III.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience administering a child care program and/or other early childhood education program, including an on-campus program, a NAEYC accredited child care program, and/or a program that supports in-service early educators. Experience managing the budget of a program with multiple funding sources. Experience working with children with disabilities and their families. Demonstrated commitment to promoting equity and affirming diversity and inclusion. Evidence of competence in teaching and/or mentoring pre-service and/or in-service early educators representing diverse racial, socioeconomic, ability, and cultural backgrounds; teaching and/or administrative experience within an Institution of Higher Education.