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Teacher

(7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday‑Friday)

• Supervise and engage children between 6 weeks and 5 years alongside a co‑teacher in an assigned infant, toddler, or preschool classroom.
• Apply knowledge of child development to plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices and emergent curriculum.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and other early‑childhood professionals.
• Complete administrative responsibilities including preparing lesson plans and maintaining documentation and child portfolios.

The UNL Children’s Center is a Step Up to Quality participant with the highest possible STEP 5 rating, offers a professional work environment that allows the use of your degree daily, and provides ongoing professional development opportunities. Staff also enjoy delicious and nutritious meals provided daily.

• Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employee and dependent scholarship program.
• Generous retirement plans with university match.

• Bachelor’s degree, and/or associate’s degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education and two years of experience, and/or a minimum of four years of relevant early‑childhood education/experience required.
• Must have practicum experience completed in a child‑care environment while attending school; significant, relevant experience may be substituted depending on the candidate’s ability to meet education and practicum plan requirements.
• Must have experience and proficiency with basic computer software such as word processing, data entry, and email.
• Knowledge of early‑childhood developmental care required.
• Must have excellent communication skills tailored to children, peers, parents, etc.
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills that include the ability to lead a classroom of children and student staff while making independent decisions and solving problems in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, plus two years of experience working in an early‑childhood program preferred.
• Experience with “Teaching Strategies Gold” software and knowledge of “Creative Curriculum” preferred.

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