Early Childhood Education Teacher - Milwaukee, United States - University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

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Milwaukee, United States

6 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable, Non-Teaching Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 18 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description

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 146 top research universities recognized as "R1" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.

School/College/Division Description

The Children's Learning Center at UWM is located on campus and provides excellent care and education for children ages 6 weeks through 13 years of age.

The Center has been serving the university community for 50 years and offers both flexible and full-time scheduling options to UWM student, faculty/staff, and alumni families.

The UWM Children's Learning Center is licensed by the State of Wisconsin and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Job Summary

The Children's Learning Center is looking for two teachers: One for Infant and another for School-Age programs. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in a year-round, full-day classroom. The 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 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 but the final salary offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or NAEYC equivalent is required upon start date
Certification in handson Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year documented experience teaching children between 6 weeks and 12 years
Demonstrate ability to develop and implement classroom curriculums
Experience working for a childcare facility within higher education
Evidence of the ability to work within a diverse staff population
Evidence of a working knowledge of child development and ability to communicate needs to families
Experience leading or supervising a team
A WI DPI license to teach kindergarten if you desire to work in the Kindergarten program

Target Salary Range $38,506 Minimum (Final salary offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process) Benefits and Total Rewards

As part of UWM's commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life.

UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards 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.)
UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life**Application Instructions