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...
Not specified
Play-based curriculum implementation
Document child development
Mentor new teaching staff
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for current and anticipated future openings at its Fayetteville campus. The role involves designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years, while also mentoring new staff. ###

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, with benefits including university contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, and retirement programs.

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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for current and anticipated future openings at its Fayetteville campus. The role involves designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years, while also mentoring new staff. ###

Salary

Base: $35,000 - $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers, 12 holidays, immediate leave accrual, retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • play-based curriculum implementation
  • document child development
  • mentor new teaching staff
  • work with young children

Nice-to-have

  • foster harmonious working relationships
  • support children and families
  • advance state and build world

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field OR 60 college credits with 30 in ECE
  • Two years experience with young children
  • Demonstrated professional development participation

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