Lead Child Care Teacher

Description & Details:

The Child Care Lead Teacher is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Wellness Center Child Care Service including: preparing developmentally appropriate classroom environments, planning and implementing lesson plans based on the knowledge of each child’s development and the North Dakota Early Learning Guidelines, and providing direct care for children. This position will assist with the leadership and supervision of part-time and student staff. This individual will promote home/center relations and partner with families. The Child Care Lead Teacher will assist in supervising the safe operation of the Child Care Service and will model and promote customer service, teamwork,

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday 8:30 am -5:30 pm Fall and Spring Semester

Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Summer Semester

Office Hours 7:30-4:00 During Breaks

Hiring Range:

$41,000 to $42,500+ DOE

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Human Development and Family Science or related field and 1 year experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years;
  • OR Associate's degree and 3 years’ experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years,

  • OR no degree but with 6 years’ experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.



• Ability to work effectively with children and family members from a variety of backgrounds
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education /Child Development/Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Special Education or related field.

• Adult and Pediatric First Aid /CPR/AED certified
• Experience working with drop-off child care
• Demonstrated successful supervisory experience in a childcare setting
• Experience using Teaching Strategies Gold assessment

NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan

  • Option of a PPO/Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account

  • Benefits begin the first of the month following date of hire

  • Wellness benefits are included for healthy lifestyle participation

• Superb Retirement Plan

  • Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)

• Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)

• Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans

• More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

NDSU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. Direct inquiries to: Vice Provost, Title IX/ADA Coordinator, Old Main 201, NDSU Main Campus, Fargo, ND, 58108, 701-231-7708, ndsu.eoaa@ndsu.edu.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information:

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.