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

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Base: $35,000 - $45,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Not specified
Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Play-based curriculum
Document and communicate child development
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for current and anticipated future openings. The position involves developing and implementing curriculum for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years, while also fostering a collaborative and supportive 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, Fayetteville is seeking an Early Childhood Educator for current and anticipated future openings. The position involves developing and implementing curriculum for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years, while also fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

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

  • developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • play-based curriculum
  • document and communicate child development
  • model nationally recommended practices
  • team member

Nice-to-have

  • fostering a welcoming climate
  • nurturing creativity
  • healthy work-life balance
  • harmonious working relationships

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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