University Of Utah Salt Lake City , UT 84101
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Open Date 08/06/2024 Requisition Number PRN15102N Job Title Early Childhood Teacher Working Title Early Childhood Teacher Job Grade B FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Type Non Benefited Staff / Student Temporary? No Standard Hours per Week 19 Full Time or Part Time? Part Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Is this a work study job? No VP Area President Department 00291 - Student Parent Support Center Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $15.50 - $18.00/hour including an excellent benefits package Close Date Job Summary
The Student Parent Support Center provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. Student Parent Support Center child care programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer part-time and full-time programming in three campus child care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley. These include Campus Child Care Programs (UKids- Presidents Circle, UKids- East Village, and UKids-Guardsman Way), South Jordan Health Center Program, Farmington Health Center Program, and Sugar House Health Center Program. Multiple openings and continuous hiring.
Our teachers bring kindness, patience, and mastery to the classroom every day, fostering children's natural curiosity to learn through play and discovery. They encourage children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes active learning, social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. We invest in our Teacher's education by providing a minimum of twenty hours of annual professional development in early childhood education, Utah State Licensing rules and regulations, and NAEYC best practices. Join our team and grow with us!
Responsibilities
Curriculum, Classroom Management Expectations and Guidance:
Professionalism:
Problem Solving
The Early Childhood Teacher has the authority to develop all lesson plans and curriculum taught in the class, assess problem behaviors, and emotional functioning of children, and discuss these matters with the parents/guardians. He/she also assesses the degree of illness, or injury and decides the proper course of action, i.e. a child with asthma who might have an unusually strong attack, etc. The incumbent also has the authority to operate the center in the absence of the Supervisor, oversee teacher aides and intervene to ensure they interact with appropriate child guidance techniques. Any suspect of child abuse, or neglect are reported to the Supervisor.
Some challenges faced by the Early Childhood Teacher are teaching non-English speaking preschoolers while trying to overcome language and culture differences; and dealing with hyper-activity disorders. Other problems are parents who bring in sick children, those who are unable to leave work to pick up sick children, and those who cannot be reached when their child is sick.
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The incumbent must also distribute medication brought in by parents to children appropriately, and collect money for field trips.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with children, in a child care, Head Start, or preschool.
Demonstrated interest in learning about child development and guidance.
Current CPR and First Aid certification, or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
Current Food Handler's Permit or must obtain upon hire.
Understanding and commitment to issues of inclusivity, cultural diversity, and anti-racism.
Must be able to lift and carry small children in arms for short distances (10-50 lbs.).
Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids) including:
Fine and gross motor skills
Sufficient vision to read printed material
Sufficient hearing to hear normal and telephone conversations
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation
Ability to sit on the floor and move about on hands and knees for long periods of time
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to complete ongoing written assessments about each child that will be shared with parents/guardians.
Demonstrated skills in general office duties, computer systems, and technology.
Must be available for in-person meetings with parents/guardians when requested.
Must be able to communicate effectively with management and/or dispatch in case of emergency.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time, evaluate progress, and adjust activities to complete projects within established timeframe.
Skilled in establishing effective and collaborative working relationships.
Able to demonstrate skills in effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
Demonstrated skills in general office duties, computer systems, and technology.
A commitment to providing excellent customer service skills.
Twenty hours of continuing education each year in early childhood education, per Utah Licensing rules and regulations and NAEYC best practices.
Must be able to pass criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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