What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Nature Academy: Teacher position at University of Wisconsin System?
POSITION: A full-time academic staff positions are available in the Children's Nature Academy. The official title for this assignment is Early Childhood Education Teacher with a working title of Teacher. The expected hourly hiring salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a Related Field (consistent with the requirements of the current program accreditation, current cpr/first aid, a registry certificate from the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry.
Contingency: Must maintain provide proof of required trainings mandated by the state of Wisconsin, the program's accreditation, and the Department of Children and Families.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, coursework in Early Child Development, knowledge of accreditation and childcare licensing, ability to work with multiple personalities in a supportive role, flexibility to work with multiple age groups.
DUTIES:
- Lesson planning and assessment
- Maintaining required paperwork
- Maintaining learning environment in keeping with the standards of accreditation and licensing
- Managing children's behaviors through positive guidance that is developmentally appropriate
- Working collaboratively with teachers throughout the facility
- Facilitating learning through curriculum, including nature experiences.
- Mentoring UWEC and CVTC student assistants, practicum students, interns, and other adult learners.
- Communicating with families, staff and administration.
THE UNIT: The unit of the UWEC Children's Nature Academy is an Accredited, 5 Star, Early Childhood program that strives to support children and families. The program is licensed for 180 children, ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. The program has 14 classrooms, and 21 staff members. It is open to UWEC students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: https://www.uwec.edu/job-postings/. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Children's Nature Academy: Teacher position (Job ID #21585) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically. Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:
- Cover Letter
- Resume or curriculum vita
- Names and contact information for three references.
Please direct requests for additional information to: Lisa Coen coenlm@uwec.edu
Screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime. Visit Campus Security and Fire Report (https://www.uwec.edu/files/8/annual-security-report.pdf) . Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/files/787/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf).
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.
