Cooperating Early Childhood Education Teacher

Center Overview:
The purpose of the University Child Learning & Care Center (UCLCC) is to provide quality learning experiences and care for: infants, toddlers, andpre-school age children. UCLCC’s learning environments are cognitively stimulating, aesthetically pleasing, and foster children’s emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth. The center’s strong emphasis on family, community and culture is promoted with developmentally appropriate practices and the Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach. Educational learning goals are based on the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards; developed through classroom observation as well as child and program assessments. UCLCC is nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and rated a 5-star provider by YoungStar; Wisconsin’s quality rating program. UCLCC serves a diverse population with approximately 70 children; students, faculty/staff, and the community at large.

Cooperating Early Childhood Teacher Responsibilities:
The primary responsibly of a UCLCC cooperating teacher is to effectively utilize evaluations and assessments to plan, coordinate, and implement a developmentally appropriate learning experience, while supporting children’s social and emotional needs in collaboration with the classroom lead teacher. Cooperating Teachers are responsible for general supervision, classroom management, and overall safety. In addition to comprehensive classroom responsibilities; Cooperating Teachers are responsible for clerical duties, and engaging in administrative support. Cooperating Teachers report directly to the UCLCC Director and/or lead classroom teacher.

Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field
• Lead teacher qualified as determined by NAEYC and the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of principles and techniques of Early Childhood Education
• Infant Toddler Development course if working in Infant-Toddler Program.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field
• Experience in early childhood education, or closely related experience.
• Training in and experience with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, NAEYC, Reggio Emilia, and Conscious Discipline.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,500.00 - $42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stevens Point, WI 54481 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stevens Point, WI 54481: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person