Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

Milwaukee, WI

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:
Early Child Edu Asst Teacher

• Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children
• Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
• Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom
• Assists with basic technical and administrative classroom support

Department:
Children's Learning Center

Compensation: $16-16.50 per hour

• NAEYC education requirements for Assistant Teacher role (12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education)
• Minimum of 6 months documented experience teaching children between 6 weeks and 5 years, in an early learning program
• Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

• Classroom experience in a NAEYC accredited program
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
• Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
• Working knowledge of child development and implementation and its application in classroom management
• Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children's development and needs to families.

Luke Messmann

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HR Coordinator

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Employment Authorization

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.