Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher

UW - System Position Title Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher Business Title Major Department Code C.H.I.L.D. Center (J823000) Appointment Type University Staff-Permanent FLSA Status Non Exempt FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100 Typical Working Schedule

8-hour shift within center hours of 7:00 am-6:00 pm, Monday-Friday

Hybrid or On Campus On Campus Position Summary

Assists with curriculum preparation, classroom facilitation, and student monitoring to ensure safety and foster an environment of learning and development. Interacts regularly with parents.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculums

• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

• Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children

• Assists with basic technical and administrative classroom support

• Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Required:

• High school diploma

• Be at least 18 years of age and meet DCF 251.05 (3) (g)

• Experience working with young children.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff

• Able to acquire Registry Certificate at a level 5 or higher or eligibility to register at level 5

• Completed approved childcare course or willing to complete online within 6 months of start date

• CPR certified within 6 months of start date

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment test.

Preferred:

• Associate degree in early childhood or related field

• Two years or more experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool aged children in a classroom.

• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education (DCF 251)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number USH00307 Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 07/26/2024 Closing Date Applicant Review Date 10/11/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Applicants will be required to provide:

• Resume;

• Cover letter addressing how your education and experience relate to the responsibilities and knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in the job posting;

• Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references who can specifically comment on your ability, experience and preparation.

A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates. It will also require you and your most recent employer to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test. A six-month probationary period is required. The minimum starting pay rate is $17.00 per hour.

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.90%; 212 hours of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave. To learn more about our benefits, go to https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf.

Inquiries should be addressed to Katy Huneke at katy.huneke@uwrf.edu.

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials by October 10, 2024.

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.

Legal Notices

EEO/AA Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF's Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

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