Early Childhood Teacher Assistant

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant! This role offers the chance to work closely with young children, assisting in curriculum planning and creating a nurturing classroom environment. You'll be part of a dedicated teaching team, ensuring high-quality care and engaging activities that foster children's development. With opportunities for hands-on learning and professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education. Become part of a diverse community that values academic excellence and community engagement!

Qualifications

• Assist Lead Teacher with curriculum planning and classroom activities.
• Maintain licensing and accreditation standards in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Work in a classroom as part of the teaching team.
• Supervise groups of children indoors and outdoors.

Skills

Curriculum Planning

Child Supervision

Light Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Details

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The Child Care Education Program is operated by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS), in the School of Health and Human Sciences at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. HDFS is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service regarding human development and close relationships across the lifespan. Our objectives are to educate the next generation of HDFS professionals and scholars, to generate new knowledge, and to foster the well-being of individuals and families in their everyday lives.
The Child Care Education Program provides a setting where university students can gain experiential and hands-on learning, as well as have opportunities to apply content knowledge from their courses. Students are provided the opportunity to complete full-time student teaching, participate in weekly practicum placements, complete one-time observations for class assignments, and find part-time employment through work/study programs.

Early Childhood Education Teachers Assistants in the Child Care Education Program will work in a classroom as part of the consistent teaching team. They are responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher with curriculum planning in classrooms for young children, maintaining licensing and accreditation standards, creating a respectful high-quality classroom environment, caregiving routines, classroom activities, supervising groups of children indoors and outdoors, and light housekeeping duties such as serving or cleaning after meals.

An Associates Degree in Early Childhood; or a related field or higher and 6 months of experience working in a licensed childcare setting; or a high school diploma with 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Requisition Number	S2641
Position Number	998190, 998189 and 998188
Position Classification Title	Administrative Support Associate
Functional Title	Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Position Type	Staff
University Information
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Position Summary
Minimum Qualifications	HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
Alternate Option
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes: Name, Company Name, Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor. Email Address Contact Phone Number
Recruitment Range	$31,200 - $34,423
Org #-Department	Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403
Work Hours of Position	8:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M
Number of Months per Year	12
Posting Requirements
Job Family	Administrative & Managerial
Career Banded Title	Administrative Support Associate
Open Date	11/01/2024
Close Date	11/01/2025
FTE	1.000
FLSA	Non-Exempt
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