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Early Childhood Supervisor

498463

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Children's Learning Center

Other

Full-time Staff

Closing on: Aug 20 2026

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Salary/Position Classification

$36,000+, dependent on experience annual, Exempt
40 hours per week
This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.

Purpose of Position

Under the supervision of the Center Director and Assistant Director, the ECE Services Supervisor II, provides education and care to children 18 months to age 12 and train, mentor, and supervise students from a variety of disciplines at UND.

Duties & Responsibilities

Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment in collaboration with a co-teacher.
Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development of all children.
Observe, assess, and document children's growth and development using approved assessment tools, and develop lesson plans based on individual and classroom needs.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children by maintaining appropriate supervision and following all health, safety, licensing, and program quality standards.
Build positive partnerships with families through regular communication, conferences, progress reporting, and collaboration to support each child's development.
Mentor and support student teachers, childcare assistants, volunteers, and other classroom personnel through coaching, modeling, and constructive feedback.
Participate in required professional development and maintain current certifications, licensure requirements, and knowledge of best practices in early childhood education.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues to foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive team environment.
Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to University and Learning Center policies, maintaining confidentiality, participating in continuous improvement efforts, and contributing to the upkeep of shared learning and work spaces.
Perform the physical requirements of the position, including setting up classroom environments, lifting classroom materials up to 30 pounds, and assisting children weighing up to 50 pounds as needed.

Employees are expected to comply with all applicable University policies, North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services licensing requirements, ND Bright & Early standards, NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct, Caring for Our Children standards, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements.

Required Competencies

Computer literate
Good interpersonal skills
Strong oral/written communication skills

Minimum Requirements

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Early Childhood Education

To Apply

Please include a copy of your resume with your application materials.

Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm CST.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701.777.4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin (including shared ancestry/ethnicity), religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran's status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.