EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics evidenced through examples of your actions and behaviors.

Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:

Cover Letter

Resume

Document listing the names and contact information of three references. Please include first and last name, title, work relationship (direct supervisor, colleague, etc), phone number, and email address.

Your cover letter and resume should address each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The following documents will be required at time of hire:

Copy of your transcripts

Copy of your WI DPI license to teach kindergarten (If it is indicated you are applying for a kindergarten job)

Candidate selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts and proof of valid CPR/First Aid certification. All finalists being considered for the position will be required to participate in a criminal records check consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment.

All applications must be submitted online.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 05/12/2023. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/11/2023. Applications submitted after 05/11/2023 may not be reviewed.

Position Information

Posting Details

Official Job Title EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

Working Title: Lead Educator

Position Number 01276917, 01184905, 02187021

Division Student Affairs

Department B031300 UWM CHILDRENS LEARNING CENTER

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.

UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/

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 ).

The UWM Children’s Center is dedicated to integrating diversity and family support programs along with coordinating ways to ensure innovative approaches to early education. The Center is seeking eager, self-motivated teachers to join in our vision for our work to include all children as capable learners, all teachers and families as full partners and quality programs for children as integral to the success of all communities. Learn more about the UWM Children’s Center Curriculum Philosophy here: www.uwm.edu/children (https://uwm.edu/children/about-us/philosophy-and-goals/)

Job Summary

The Children’s Learning Center is looking for multiple teachers across age groups for Infant, Toddler, and 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.

Full-time faculty, academic staff, and limited appointees in an annual-basis appointment earn 176 hours of vacation per fiscal year and granted 176 hours (22 days) of initial entitlement sick leave available for use during the first 18 months of employment (will earn 96 hours (12 days) of sick leave per fiscal year after the initial entitlement period). These numbers a 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 starting salary for these roles is $35,568 but the final salary offer will be contingent upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Minimum Qualifications

An 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 hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of one 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 $35,568 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 (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits/leave/) 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 (https://uwm.edu/hr/benefits-to-benefit-you-and-your-life/)

Application Instructions

All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of meeting the qualifications above. Evidence of each of the above minimum and preferred qualifications should be presented in your application materials. Evidence of ability, capacity, and proficiency should be presented through examples of your experiences, educational knowledge, and personal characteristics evidenced through examples of your actions and behaviors.

Interested candidates must submit the following at time of application:

Cover Letter

Resume

Document listing the names and contact information of three references. Please include first and last name, title, work relationship (direct supervisor, colleague, etc), phone number, and email address.

Your cover letter and resume should address each of the minimum and preferred qualifications.

The following documents will be required at time of hire:

Copy of your transcripts

Copy of your WI DPI license to teach kindergarten (If it is indicated you are applying for a kindergarten job)

Candidate selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts and proof of valid CPR /First Aid certification. All finalists being considered for the position will be required to participate in a criminal records check consistent with the Wisconsin Fair Employment.

All applications must be submitted online.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 05/12/2023. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/11/2023. Applications submitted after 05/11/2023 may not be reviewed.

Application Deadline

Continuous (Open Until Filled?) Yes

If Continuous, Initial Review Date 05/12/2023

Position Contact Name Luke Messmann

Contact Phone 414-251-5883

Contact Email MessmanL@Uwm.edu

Application Notes

For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices

AA/EO Statement

UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations

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.

Job Categories Early Childhood Education

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

References

Resume

Optional Documents