University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Early Childhood Education Teacher
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53295
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Position Title: Early Childhood Education Teacher
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher
Job Duties:
The Lead Teacher is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in a year-round, full-day 4K kindergarten classroom. The person in this position is responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, and the interrelationship between these needs and the Center. Teachers must maintain in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by DPI, state licensing and accreditation.
Key Job Responsibilities: Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums Mentors new teachers and students Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
The UWM Children's Center is dedicated to integrating diversity and family support programs along with coordinating ways to ensure innovative approaches to early education. The Center is seeking eager, self-motivated teachers to join in our vision for our work to include all children as capable learners, all teachers and families as full partners and quality programs for children as integral to the success of all communities. Learn more about the UWM Children's Center Curriculum Philosophy here: www.uwm.edu/children
Compensation:
$38,500-42,000
**Salary offer commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants for this position must have:
An associate's degree in education or NAEYC equivalent
Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly qualified candidates will also have :
A minimum of two years documented experience teaching children 3-6 years of age
A bachelor's degree in education or NAEYC equivalent
A WI DPI license to teach kindergarten
Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.
How to Apply:
All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics displayed through examples of your actions and behaviors.
Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:
Cover Letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications
Resume
The following documents will be required at time of hire:
Copy of your transcripts
Copy of your WI DPI license to teach kindergarten
Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Title: Early Childhood Education Teacher
Job Category: Academic Staff
Employment Type: Regular
Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher
Job Duties:
The Lead Teacher is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in a year-round, full-day 4K kindergarten classroom. The person in this position is responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, and the interrelationship between these needs and the Center. Teachers must maintain in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by DPI, state licensing and accreditation.
Key Job Responsibilities: Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums Mentors new teachers and students Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
The UWM Children's Center is dedicated to integrating diversity and family support programs along with coordinating ways to ensure innovative approaches to early education. The Center is seeking eager, self-motivated teachers to join in our vision for our work to include all children as capable learners, all teachers and families as full partners and quality programs for children as integral to the success of all communities. Learn more about the UWM Children's Center Curriculum Philosophy here: www.uwm.edu/children
Compensation:
$38,500-42,000
**Salary offer commensurate with education and experience.
Required Qualifications:
Applicants for this position must have:
An associate's degree in education or NAEYC equivalent
Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highly qualified candidates will also have :
A minimum of two years documented experience teaching children 3-6 years of age
A bachelor's degree in education or NAEYC equivalent
A WI DPI license to teach kindergarten
Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.
How to Apply:
All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics displayed through examples of your actions and behaviors.
Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:
Cover Letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications
Resume
The following documents will be required at time of hire:
Copy of your transcripts
Copy of your WI DPI license to teach kindergarten
Reasonable Accommodations UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact
uwm-jobs@uwm.edu
or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/ , or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.