EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

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Introduction (Description of School / College / Dept / Program)

The Childrenâ??s Learning Center at  UWM  is located on campus and provides excellent care and education for children ages 6 weeks through 13 years of age. The Center has been serving the university community for 50 years and offers both flexible and full-time scheduling options to  UWM  student, faculty / staff, and alumni families. The  UWM  Childrenâ??s Learning Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children ( NAEYC ).

The  UWM  Childrenâ??s Center is dedicated to integrating diversity and family support programs along with coordinating ways to ensure innovative approaches to early education. The Center is seeking eager, self-motivated teachers to join in our vision for our work to include all children as capable learners, all teachers and families as full partners and quality programs for children as integral to the success of all communities. Learn more about the  UWM  Childrenâ??s Center Curriculum Philosophy here :   www.uwm.edu / children

Job Summary

The Childrenâ??s Learning Center is looking for one Lead Teacher for our Toddler, Preschool or School Age areas. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in a year-round, full-day classroom. The position is responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, and the interrelationship between these needs and the Center. Teachers must maintain in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by state licensing and accreditation.

These positions are eligible for benefits, including paid time off. More information on the generous benefits offered to  UWM  employees can be found below in the  Benefits and Total Rewards  section.

The starting salary for these roles is $38,506 but the final salary offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess the following :

• Associateâ??s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or  NAEYC  equivalent is required upon start date
• Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid,  AED  and  CPR  is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications

Well-qualified candidates will possess the following :

Application Instructions

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics displayed through examples of your actions and behaviors.

Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application :

The following documents will be required at time of hire :

Candidate selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts and proof of valid  CPR / First Aid certification. All finalists being considered for the position will be required to participate in a criminal records check consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment.

All applications must be submitted online.

The Childrenâ??s Learning Center in Student Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment ( POPE ) physical screening on all selected candidates for Early Childhood Education Teacher positions. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional / supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online.  UWM  will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message â??Your application has been submittedâ? is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA / EO Statement

UWM  is an AA / EO employer : All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWM  provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact  uwm-jobs@uwm.edu  or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM  is a State agency and subject to Wisconsinâ??s Open Records Law.  UWM  will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsinâ??s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of â??final candidatesâ? and / or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC  and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check.  UWM  takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the  UWM  Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see  http : / / www.cleryact.uwm.edu / , or call UWMâ??s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

To apply, please visit :   https : / / jobs.uwm.edu / postings / 39999

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Salary : $38,506