Teacher

Position Title

Two full-time academic staff positions are available in the Children's Nature Academy.

Job Duties

• Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom
• Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a Related Field (consistent with the requirements of the current program accreditation)
• Current CPR/First Aid
• A registry certificate from the Wisconsin Early Childhood Registry

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree
• 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

Duties

• Literacy 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

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.

How To Apply

Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives. You must create an account and login before you can apply. Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format: Cover letter, Resume, Names and contact information for three references.

Contact Information

Please direct requests for additional information to: Lisa Coen, coenlm@uwec.edu

Special Notes

• 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.