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

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
Base: $35,000 - $45,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Emergent and play-based curriculum
Documentation and communication of child development
Model nationally recommended practices
The Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher will collaboratively design and implement developmentally appropriate, emergent, and play-based curriculum for children

Job Summary

  • The Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher will collaboratively design and implement developmentally appropriate, emergent, and play-based curriculum for children.
  • 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 a benefits package including 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.

Matching Summary

The Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher will collaboratively design and implement developmentally appropriate, emergent, and play-based curriculum for children.

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

  • emergent and play-based curriculum
  • documentation and communication of child development
  • model nationally recommended practices

Nice-to-have

  • fostering a welcoming climate
  • nurturing creativity and discovery
  • promoting a 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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter