Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher (current And Anticipated Future Openings)

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $35,000 - $45,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite
Develop routines and rituals
Implement play-based curriculum
Document child development
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher to develop and implement play-based educational curriculums for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The position requires a minimum of an associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and at least two years of experience working with young children

Job Summary

  • The Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher will work as a team member to develop predictable, yet flexible, routines and rituals that support children and families.
  • The teaching associate will document and communicate the development of children by engaging in activities that include, but are not limited to: completing program-adopted assessment practices, collecting artifacts of learning, preparing weekly journals of classroom experiences, conducting parent-teacher conference, and maintaining classroom and children’s portfolios.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher to develop and implement play-based educational curriculums for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The position requires a minimum of an associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and at least two years of experience working with young children.

Salary

Base: $35,000 - $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life, disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop routines and rituals
  • Implement play-based curriculum
  • Document child development
  • Model recommended practices

Nice-to-have

  • Harmonious working relationships
  • Welcoming community
  • Healthy work-life balance

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field
  • Equivalency to associate's degree (60 credits with 30 in ECE)
  • Two years experience with young children
  • Demonstrated professional development participation

Work Rights

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Tailored Resume

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