Lecturer

About This Role

Serving ages 3-5 as a Pre-school teacher at the Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child (RCC) at Francis Marion University is the core of this role. The position involves planning and implementing educational programs, developing curricula based on child development knowledge, and ensuring programs meet the training, research, and service needs of the Center and University community. The RCC also serves as a training facility for FMU students in various academic departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan both long- and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice, and program philosophy
• Meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child
• Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning
• Coordinate on campus field trips
• Prepare monthly plan charts
• Complete bi-annual assessment of children’s development
• Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences
• Maintain daily open communication with parents
• Keep accident reports
• Maintain anecdotal records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspected abuse to supervisor and the Department of Social Services
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Supervise assistants, aides, and volunteers in the classroom
• Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance, and time sheets
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Certified in Early Childhood Education
• Ability to bend, twist, squat, kneel, climb, reach above shoulder, grip/grasp, extend/flex neck, use right hand, use left hand, ability to see, lift to 40 lbs, stand, walk, sit, drive, perform repetitive hand motions, keyboarding/mouse work, and the ability to hear
• Completion of all DSS required forms
• Consent to Release Information form
• Evidence of Non-Conviction and Statement of Compliance
• Verification of experience working in a Child Care Facility (a written statement from each childcare stating the center’s name, address, telephone number, A/L/R number and employee’s dates of employment is required)
• Medical Statement
• Copy of current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Card, if applicable
• Completion of State background check
• Completion of Federal background check