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

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
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 - Classroom Teacher for current and anticipated future openings. The role involves developing and implementing a play-based curriculum for young children, along with mentoring new staff and maintaining a collaborative classroom environment

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 for current and anticipated future openings. The role involves developing and implementing a play-based curriculum for young children, along with mentoring new staff and maintaining a collaborative classroom environment.

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

Nice-to-have

  • harmonious working relationships
  • transformational opportunities and skills
  • vibrant work environment

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in early childhood education or related field
  • Equivalency to associate's degree with 60 college credits
  • At least two years experience with young children
  • Demonstrated professional development participation

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