Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher (Five

at University of Arkansas - Fayetteville in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

The Early Childhood Educator (Teaching Associate) will work as a team member to develop predictable, yet flexible, routines and rituals that support children and families. The Teaching Associate, who may work with children 8 weeks to 5 years, will collaboratively design and implement developmentally appropriate, emergent, and play-based curriculum for children. The Teaching Associate will follow all licensing requirements and model nationally recommended practices for children, colleagues, university students, families, and other school visitors. The Teaching Associate will document and communicate the development of children by engaging in activities that include, but are not limited to: completing program-adopted assessment practices, collecting artifacts of learning, preparing weekly journals of classroom experiences, conducting parent-teacher conferences, and maintain classroom and children’s portfolios. The Teaching Associate will also model for and mentor new teaching staff including part-time employees, undergraduate students, and aides.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, early childhood special education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
OR

Equivalency to an associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, or early childhood special education or a closely related field

Minimum two years of experience teaching young children and/or directing early childhood programs

Demonstrated participation in professional development and/or professional organizations
Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, early childhood special education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
OR

Equivalency of a BA/BS or higher in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, or early childhood special education
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum

Ability to understand the NAEYC accreditation process

Ability to model for and mentor undergraduate students and hourly aides

Ability to adhere to the standards of NAEYC accreditation, Better Beginnings, and state licensing regulations

Ability to coordinate and maintain NAEYC accreditation records for the assigned preschool classroom

Ability to provide an aesthetically pleasing, healthy, safe, and well-maintained physical environment

Salary Information:
$30,000

Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:
Shelley McNally, Executive Director, 479-575-6288; smcnally@uark.edu
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.