Early Child Edu Teacher

Universities of Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Children's Learning Center is looking for infant and toddler Lead Educators. Classroom placement may be flexible and based on enrollment and Center need. The Lead Educator is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in the classroom. The person in this position is responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, and the interrelationship between these needs and the Center. The individual will supervise student staff working in their classroom space. Lead Educators 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. Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education or NAEYC equivalent
• Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years documented experience teaching infants or toddlers
• Documented experience in a campus child care program
• Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
• Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
• Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
• Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children’s development and needs to families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
• Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
• Mentors new teachers and students
• Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

Benefits

• These positions are eligible for benefits, including paid time off.
• UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes toward 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees