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...
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Play-based curriculum implementation
Document child development
Mentor new teaching staff
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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher to collaborate in developing engaging, developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The role requires a minimum of an associate's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience working with young children.
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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 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 collaborate in developing engaging, developmentally appropriate curricula for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The role requires a minimum of an associate's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience working with young children.
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Salary
Base: $35,000 - $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: University contributions to insurance, tuition waivers, holidays, leave accrual, retirement programs
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
play-based curriculum implementation
document child development
mentor new teaching staff
work with children 8 weeks to 5 years
Nice-to-have
foster welcoming climate
nurture creativity and discovery
promote healthy work-life balance
Key Requirements
Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field
Equivalency to associate's degree (60 college credits, 30 in ECE)
At least two years experience with young children
Demonstrated professional development participation