Teacher I, Child Care

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Teacher I, Child Care About Western Kentucky University: Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of individuals to provide a safe, secure, healthy environment for young children.
• Responsible for maintaining the Head Start Standards and KY Child Care requirements.
• Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum, learning experiences, conduct developmental screening, on-going assessment, and engage families in their child's growth and development.
• Work alongside a team of individuals with young children, including children with special needs.
• Participate in professional development to ensure the training hours required by the state.
• Engage in professional development to enhance their educational background and earn a CDA within two years.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents
• Workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life
• Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED