What are the responsibilities and job description for the EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER position at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee?
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 18 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description
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 Children’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.
Application Deadline 01/05/2025
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has a branch campus in Waukesha.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
School/College/Division Description
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/community-empowerment-institutional-inclusivity/about/
The Children’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 Children’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 Children’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 Children’s Center Curriculum Philosophy here: www.uwm.edu/children
Job Summary
The UWM Children’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 Children’s Center Curriculum Philosophy here: www.uwm.edu/children
The Children’s Learning Center is looking for one Lead Teacher either for our Toddler or our School Age area.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
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!
Qualified candidates will possess the following:
- Associate’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.
Well-qualified candidates will possess the following:
- Minimum of 1 year documented experience teaching children between 6 weeks and 12 years
- Demonstrate ability to develop and implement classroom curriculums
- Experience working for a childcare facility within higher education
- Evidence of the ability to work within a diverse staff population
- Evidence of a working knowledge of child development and ability to communicate needs to families
- Experience leading or supervising a team
- A WI DPI license to teach kindergarten if you desire to work in the Kindergarten program
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
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:
Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:
- Cover Letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications
- Resume
- Document listing the names and contact information of three references. Please include first and last name, title, work relationship (direct supervisor, colleague, etc), phone number, and email address.
The following documents will be required at time of hire:
- Copy of your transcripts
- Copy of your WI DPI license to teach kindergarten (If it is indicated you are applying for a kindergarten job)
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 Children’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.
Salary : $38,506
