Early Child Education Assistant Teacher

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Position Title

Early Child Education Assistant Teacher Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Early Child Edu Asst Teacher Job Duties: This is a university staff position at the Children’s Nature Academy. The official title is Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher. This position is expected to continue contingent on maintaining the required certification. Support Staff: This individual will oversee supervision and facilitate developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age by: 1. Promoting health and safety practices including sight and sound supervision, name to face checks before and after all transitions, handwashing and sanitation, etc. 2. Providing direct care to children, including but not limited to planning developmentally appropriate learning opportunities and curriculum enhancement. 3. Supporting staff throughout the facility as a long or short term substitute teacher. 4. Maintain paperwork as required. 5. Pursue life long learning by partipation in continuing education: 30 hours in the first year and 25 hours each year after. 6. Maintain ratios and other requirements of licensing, accreditation, CACFP, and the University of Wisconsin Key Job Responsibilities: Assists with basic technical and administrative classroom support Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculums Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children Department: Children's Nature Academy Required Qualifications: Entry level coursework required by the Department of Children and families. 6 months of experiences working with young children.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree in Early Childhood or a Related Field.

How To Apply

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format: Cover letter Resume Names and contact information for three references. Contact Information: Lisa Coen, COENLM@uwec.edu, 715-836-2178 Special Notes: INSTITUTIONAL OVERVIEW UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 9,000 students and 1,200 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/ . The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 Universities of Wisconsin 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. Also visit our Campus Security Authority(CSA) policy. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.