Early Childhood Teacher Assistant/Floater and Substitute

The University of North Carolina; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Greensboro seeks an Early Childhood Teacher Assistant/Floater and Substitute to work with young children in early education classrooms. This temporary position involves assisting teachers, supervising activities, and ensuring care routines for children ages 0-5. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, and preferably an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS Diploma required.
• Preferred Associate Degree or higher with 6 months experience in licensed setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in early education classrooms for children ages 0-5.
• Float between rooms as needed, supervise groups, and perform light housekeeping after meals.

Skills

Caregiving

Supervision

Light housekeeping

Education

HS Diploma

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Early Childhood Teacher Assistant/Floater and Substitute

Functional Title Early Childhood Teacher Assistant/Floater and Substitute

Position Type

Position Type Temporary Staff

Position Eclass

Position Eclass ST - SHRA Temp Hourly

University Information

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 .

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

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 at CCEP is made up of 3 campus-based child care centers and serves children ages 0-7. All centers hold North Carolina’s highest 5 star rating and are nationally accredited through NAEYC . Our observation-based curriculum for young children reflects the needs, interests, and abilities of the children in each classroom in all domains of development- social, emotional, cognitive and physical. Our philosophy is founded on the idea that learning occurs when children are actively involved and engaged in experiences that are age appropriate, individually appropriate and culturally appropriate. As a lab school, we have a large number of university students participating in the program where they practice skills on how to apply knowledge they gain from their courses.

Position Summary

The Teacher Assistant works in early education classrooms serving children between the ages of 0-5. This person may float from room to room as needed for support. This person assists the teacher with caregiving routines, activities, supervising groups of children indoors and outdoors as well as light housekeeping duties such as serving or cleaning after meals.

Minimum Qualifications

HS Diploma

Preferred Qualifications

Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field with 6 months experience working with young children in a licensed setting

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range $15 p/h

Org #-Department

Org #-Department Human Devlp and Family Studies - 12403

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 02/25/2021

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

FTE

FTE 0.750

Type of Appointment

Type of Appointment Temporary

Time Limited Duration

Number of Months per Year

Number of Months per Year 11

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%), "F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Reading, Writing, Hearing, Talking, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Lifting-0-30 lbs., Bending, Squatting, Crawling, Reaching

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

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