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

Work Rights

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