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...
Onsite
Play-based curriculum implementation
Document child development
Mentor new teaching staff
The University of Arkansas is seeking Early Childhood Educators to work in the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center, focusing on developing and implementing play-based curricula for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The ideal candidates should possess relevant educational credentials and experience in early childhood education, and they will benefit from the supportive workplace culture and comprehensive benefits offered by the university

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

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The University of Arkansas is seeking Early Childhood Educators to work in the Jean Tyson Child Development Study Center, focusing on developing and implementing play-based curricula for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years. The ideal candidates should possess relevant educational credentials and experience in early childhood education, and they will benefit from the supportive workplace culture and comprehensive benefits offered by the university.

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
  • document child development
  • mentor new teaching staff
  • work with young children

Nice-to-have

  • foster harmonious working relationships
  • advance state and build better world
  • nurture creativity and discovery

Key Requirements

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

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