ECE Content Developer (Staff Wage)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Remote; USD 39,778 - 56,653; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Charlottesville seeks a part-time ECE Content Developer to join their early childhood education team. You will develop high-quality, research-based curriculum resources for children ages birth to five. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years relevant experience in early childhood education. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent organizational skills are essential. This is a remote, part-time position with compensation at $35/hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant professional experience required.
• Experience developing resources for children ages birth–five.
• Ability to multitask and shift focus as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, research-based curriculum activities.
• Coordinate multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Development of curriculum content

Early childhood education knowledge

Excellent executive function skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Zoom

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Center for the Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a part-time ECE Content Developer position to join our highly collaborative early childhood education team. This position will include developing curriculum content and resources for the STREAMin3 curriculum model. STREAMin3 is an innovative, high-quality, interaction-based curriculum grounded in developmental and early education research. This is a part-time, remote, wage position.

Successful Candidate Will Be Expected To

• Develop high-quality, research-based, user-friendly curriculum activities and resources for working with children ages birth to five.
• Coordinate multiple simultaneous tasks of varying complexity, with demonstrated accountability and excellent attention to detail while implementing flexible problem-solving skills.
• Be self-motivated and willing to work independently and as part of a team.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in early childhood education.
• Extensive experience developing activities and resources for educators or families supporting children ages birth–five.
• Expertise in the STREAMin3 curriculum.
• Excellent executive function skills: organization, time management, shifting focus (multitasking; alternating focus on details and ‘the big picture’ as needed).
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams); video conferencing (Zoom); and digital data management tools.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: 3+ years relevant professional experience required.

Licensure: None.

Compensation Information

Part-time, wage position. Pay is $35/hour.

How to Apply

Please apply through https://jobs.virginia.edu/, and search for ECE Content Developer or R0080692. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV or Resume
• Cover letter

The position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This wage position is expected to be a one-year appointment, and continuation beyond one year is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029

The position is remote. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr. HR Specialist, at [e-mail].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.