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...
Day shift
Play-based curriculum implementation
Child development documentation
Mentor new teaching staff
The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher to work with young children, supporting their development through a play-based curriculum. The role involves collaboration with colleagues and mentoring students, while adhering to licensing requirements and best practices in early childhood education
Job Summary
The teaching associate 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
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The University of Arkansas is seeking an Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher to work with young children, supporting their development through a play-based curriculum. The role involves collaboration with colleagues and mentoring students, while adhering to licensing requirements and best practices in early childhood education.
Salary
Base: $35,000 - $45,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
play-based curriculum implementation
child development documentation
mentor new teaching staff
work with children 8 weeks to 5 years
Nice-to-have
foster harmonious working relationships
advance state through education
promote healthy work-life balance
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