Early Child Education Teacher

Two toddler Lead Educator positions are available. Final classroom placement may be flexible based on enrollment and Center need.

About the role

The Lead Educator is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment, and communication in the classroom. This role involves understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, supervising student staff, and maintaining in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by state licensing and accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom
• Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
• Mentors new teachers and students
• Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums

Requirements

• 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 two years documented experience teaching infants or toddlers
• Documented experience in a campus child care program
• Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
• Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
• Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
• Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children’s development and needs to families

Benefits

These positions are eligible for benefits, including paid time off. More information on the generous benefits offered to UWM employees can be found in the Benefits and Total Rewards section.

Pay

The starting salary for these roles is $38,506.