K4-Early Child Education Teacher

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Position Title

K4-Early Child Education Teacher Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher Job Duties: The Lead Teacher is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in a year-round, full day 4K 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. Teachers must maintain in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by DPI, state licensing, and accreditation. The position is scheduled for full-time status. Full-time faculty, academic staff, and limited appointees in an annual-basis appointment earn 176 hours of vacation per fiscal year and are granted 176 hours (22 days) of initial entitlement sick leave available for use during the first 18 months of employment (will earn 96 hous-12 days-of sick leave per fiscal year after the initial entitlement period). These numbers are prorated for appointment percentage. Employees will also be granted 36 hours (4.5 days) of personal holiday hours per year and nine legal paid holidays. The Children’s Learning Center in Student Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPE) physical screening on all selected candidates for Early Childhood Education Teacher positions. The test involves squatting, bending, reaching lifting, carrying, etc. of varying weights to simulate the physical demands you may experience while on the job. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening. Key Job Responsibilities: 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 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 Department: Children's Learning Center Compensation: $42,000-$48,000 Required Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in education with a WI DPI license to teach kindergarten. Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED, and CPR required upon two weeks of beginning appointment, and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of two years documented experience teaching children 3-6 years of age. Documented experience in a campus child care program. Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff, with strong communication and organizational skills. 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.

Education

• bachelor's degree in education
• How to
• Apply: Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
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• NOTE: resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application. In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified. This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of 07/06/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 07/05/2026. Applications submitted after 07/06/2026 may not be reviewed.
• Contact
• Information: Luke Messmann MessmanL@uwm.edu HR Coordinator Reasonable Accommodations Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC and Reference Check Policy Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy. Employment Authorization In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 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 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 187 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences, so our team members are able to thrive and excel in their work. 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. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information (Compensation figures are for example purposes only).