Early Childhood Associate Teacher - Open Pool

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); In loco; USD 27.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Vivian Olum Child Development Center at the University of Oregon is seeking qualified applicants for an open pool of Early Childhood Associate Teachers. Responsibilities include planning curriculum, observing children, communicating with families, and supervising staff in a full-time, year-round program.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or CDA, or substantial coursework with relevant experience.

Competenze

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent.
• CDA credential or substantial college coursework in ECE with experience.
• One year of certified daycare or comparable experience, or two years teaching experience.
• Experience with children in the assigned age group, transcripts if coursework used.

Mansioni

• Plan and implement an educational, developmental, full-day year-round childcare program.
• Collaborate with co-teacher to plan curriculum and observe and assess children.
• Interact with children and parents and supervise classroom staff.
• Maintain safety and continuity of the program and follow policies.

Conoscenze

Communication with families

Regulations knowledge

Oral and written communication

Relationship building

Decision making

Computer skills

Formazione

Associate's degree in ECE / Child Development

CDA credential

20/30 college credits in ECE

one year experience in a childcare center

two years classroom experience in childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

Early Childhood Associate Teacher - Open Pool

Department: Campus Services - Vivian Olum Child Development Center

Classification: Early Childhood Asso Teacher

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $19.36 - $28.75 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

Continuously, as needs arise

Department Summary

The Vivian Olum Child Development Center offers a comprehensiveprogram providing education and care for infants throughpre-kindergarteners. The center's mission is to serve the needs ofuniversity employees' families by providing a foundation ofexperiences that foster growth and development of children and asafe and nurturing environment for children and families. Thecenter consists of seven classrooms which collectively serve over80 children each day. The center curriculum is both emergent andconstructivist, and is highly individualized, especially for ouryoungest children.

The Vivian Olum Child Development Center is a unit within CampusServices in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance andAdministration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving allaspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range offunctions including offering essential financial tools and supportto the university's many departments, providing key resources toemployees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible andbeautiful.

Position Summary

This posting is for an open pool to collect the applications ofindividuals interested in and qualified to work in the Vivian OlumChild Development Center. Applications will be reviewed as needsarise and positions are available for hire. If you have a questionregarding your status in the open pool, please [e-mail].

This position is responsible for planning and implementing aneducational, developmental, full-day year-round childcare programfor a classroom group or across classroom groups. In acollaborative relationship with their co-teacher, the employee willplan the classroom curriculum, complete child observations andassessments interact with the children and parents, provide dailysupervision of classroom support staff and student staff, andmaintain the safety and continuity of the program.

Interactions with a variety of individuals will occur regularlyduring the course of performing work with Vivian Olum children,parents, and families. This position works as a member of a teamwhile frequently performing tasks independently. Decisions may bemade about the best methods and materials necessary in theirclassroom. The position reports to the Vivian Olum ChildDevelopment Center Assistant Director, and a performance evaluationis conducted annually. This position is subject to a criminalrecords check and fingerprinting.

Special Requirement

Selected candidate must have current Infant/Child First Aid andCPR, childcare worker food handler's card, and clearance with theCentral Background Registry (CBR) prior to the start of work. Thecandidate must also enroll in ORO and complete a Step Evaluationand complete 15 hours of professional development annually.

Work Conditions

This job takes place in a facility constructed as a child-carecenter. This job requires bending, lifting up to 50 lbs., andsitting on the floor on a daily basis. The duties include walksoutside the building. There is frequent exposure to cleaningsolutions such as disinfectant hand soap and sanitizing agents. Thework environment may frequentlly include high noise and activitylevels. There is frequent exposure to childhood illnesses.

Work Schedule

The center is open 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Friday. Scheduledhours will fall within this time frame.

Minimum Requirements

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or ChildDevelopment from a recognized program; OR
• a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
• a minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) ofcollege courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;AND one year of experience in a certified day care center orcomparable group care program; OR
• two years of experience, including at least one year as ateacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group childcare program.

If you are qualifying for this position based on work experience,your experience must be with children in the age group of theassigned classroom. If you are qualifying based on your collegecourse work, please submit a transcript or list the applicablecourses and credit hours. Courses must be from an accreditedcollege or university.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, andstaff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Proficient knowledge of applicable state child care regulations,or similar regulatory standards.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff andfamilies.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in computer use (word processing, email, calendar,time clock).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in early childhood or relatedfield.
• Two or more years of classroom experience in a certified childcare center.
• Experience using the Smart Teach suite of apps (CreativeCurriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD and Tadpoles).

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfulcompletion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503 Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance,retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualifiedindividuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of anyprotected status, including veteran and disability status. TheUniversity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations toapplicants and employees with disabilities. To request anaccommodation in connection with the application process, pleaseemail us or call541-346-5112.

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