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...
Develop predictable routines and rituals
Implement play-based curriculum
Document and communicate child development
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

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.

Matching 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.

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, choice of retirement programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • Foster a 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)
  • Two years experience with young children
  • Demonstrated professional development participation
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the US

Work Rights

Not specified

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