What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Nature Academy: Early Childhood Education Teacher position at University of Wisconsin System?
POSITION: A full-time academic staff position is available in Children’s Nature Academy beginning immediatly. The working and official title for this assignment is Early Childhood Education Teacher. This is a fixed-term assignment which requires a six-month probationary period. The expected hourly hiring salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood with DPI certification in Wisconsin that meets the requirements of 4-Year=Old Kindergarten
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred qualifications include coursework in Early Child Development, knowledge of accreditation and childcare licensing, ability to work with multiple personalities in a supportive role, flexibility to work with multiple age groups.
- Lesson planning and assessment
- Maintaining required paperwork
- Maintaining learning environment in keeping with the standards of accreditation and licensing
- Managing children’s behaviors through positive guidance that is developmentally appropriate
- Working collaboratively with teachers throughout the facility
- Facilitating learning through curriculum, including nature experiences.
- Mentoring UWEC and CVTC student assistants, practicum students, interns, and other adult learners.
- Communicating with families, staff and administration.
- Working with Eau Claire Area School District to meet 4K requirements.
- Mentoring Teachers in the program
- May be asked to oversee the program in absence of administration.
THE UNIT: The unit of the UWEC Children’s Nature Academy is an Accredited, 5 Star, Early Childhood program that strives to support children and families. The program is licensed for 180 children, ages 6 weeks through 12 years of age. The program has 14 classrooms, and 21 staff members. It is open to UWEC students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community.
UNIVERSITY and EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY: UW-Eau Claire, an institution of approximately 11,500 students and 1,400 faculty and staff, is consistently recognized as a top comprehensive university in the Midwest and is widely known as a leader in faculty-undergraduate research and study abroad. We strive for excellence in liberal education and select graduate and professional programs through commitment to teaching and learning and dedication to our core values of diversity, sustainability, leadership, and innovation. To learn more about UWEC, visit https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/why-uwec/ .
The City of Eau Claire, situated at the confluence of the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers, is at the center of a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000 people located 90 miles east of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a vibrant arts scene and local food culture, and abundant recreational opportunities.
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three references.
Please direct requests for additional information to:
Lisa Coen at coenlm@uwec.edu
This is an immediate position. Screening will begin as soon as applications are submitted. Screening may continue until position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Employment will require a background check. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
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