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

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $35,000 - $45,000 commensurate with educatio...
Developmentally appropriate curriculum design
Team collaboration with families and children
Compliance with licensing requirements
The Early Childhood Educator will collaboratively design and implement play-based curriculum for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years while supporting families and mentoring new staff

Job Summary

  • The Early Childhood Educator will collaboratively design and implement play-based curriculum for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years while supporting families and mentoring new staff.
  • The University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment with benefits including health insurance contributions, tuition waivers, paid holidays, and retirement programs.
  • Applicants must undergo pre-employment screening including background and substance abuse checks to ensure a safe campus community.

Matching Summary

The Early Childhood Educator will collaboratively design and implement play-based curriculum for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years while supporting families and mentoring new staff.

Salary

Base: $35,000 - $45,000 commensurate with education and experience; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement contributions

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • developmentally appropriate curriculum design
  • team collaboration with families and children
  • compliance with licensing requirements
  • documentation of child development
  • mentoring new teaching staff
  • regular reliable attendance

Nice-to-have

  • knowledge of NAEYC accreditation process
  • participation in professional development
  • modeling nationally recommended practices
  • work-life balance culture

Key Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalency in relevant field
  • At least two years experience with young children
  • Demonstrated professional development participation
  • Preferred bachelor’s degree or equivalency
  • Pre-employment background and substance abuse screening

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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