Job Details

Child Development Specialist

Position Number: 6311935
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Child Care Services

Child Development Specialist

Job ID: 286894
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Child Development Center

Job Summary

Serve as Lead Teacher in an infant, toddler, and/or preschool classroom. Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities designed to develop a range of social, cognitive, emotional, physical, language, and aesthetic skills for individual and/or groups of children within a specified age range, working in the child development center. Supervise and train Georgia Southern University lab students and the mission of a lab school.

Responsibilities

Attend staff meetings and family engagement events
Attend training and meet required number of training hours
Plan daily program activities for classroom with consideration for individual needs of students
Manages overall classroom environment while effectively implementing activities and routines
Vary original plans to meet unexpected circumstances/group needs
Ensure safety and supervision of children in indoor and outdoor areas
Maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment
Coordinate and implement classroom activities and the classroom environment according to standards of NAEYC, DECAL, and Child Development Center
Work cooperatively to prepare and implement activities
Supervise children
Orient and provide guidance and feedback to lab students
Collaborate with other professionals (therapists, researchers, professors, supervisors, etc.) in child development
Report daily activities/events to parents in a professional manner
Create and update children's developmental portfolios
Conduct parent/teacher conferences

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Development or Early Childhood Education
Associate's degree; AA, CDA, or BS in related disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Graduate of GSU with BS in Child and Family Development

Proposed Salary

$17.13 - $20.96 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Two (2) Professional References

Optional Documents to Attach

Schedule of Availability

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Ability to supervise children in games, play or group activities
Assist with development of students' social skills based on individual needs
Disciplinary techniques and specialized physical health care needs of students
Work independently, demonstrate a patient, understanding and receptive attitude toward students
Compile, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports
Plan and organize work, establish, and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
Handles sudden/unexpected situations with calmness and flexibility
Learn and apply instructional techniques, learn and apply behavior modification procedures
Learn, interpret and apply policies and procedures
Analyze and resolve non-disciplinary problems

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Knowledge of child development, age-appropriate games and activities, developmental growth and individual differences in students, and safe practices in classroom and recreational activities
Understand and carry out oral and written direction

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

July 2, 2025

Application review may begin on June 24, 2025.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work generally performed in an office environment.
Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours.
Travel may be required.
May be required to maneuver items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work performed in indoor and outdoor environments.
Stand, bend, walk and lift as needed throughout the day.
May be required to work from ladders or lifts to access elevated work areas.
Hazards: contact with unruly or sick children.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals is possible.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

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