Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Job no: 528816
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Child Development, Education, Other, Student Life/Services

Department: Erb Memorial Union
Classification: Early Childhood Associate Teacher
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $16.30 - $24.22 per hour
FTE: 1
Review of Applications Begins
Position closes February 3, 2022
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete an online application, which will include providing names and contact information for three professional references.
What you will do:
You'll oversee classroom operations including coordinating staff, guiding teaching assistants and student staff, curriculum planning, and implementation. You will interact with infant and toddler-aged children from diverse backgrounds in small groups and individually, all while providing a nurturing environment.

You'll work with a group of colleagues and as part of a team of early childhood educators that values teamwork, diversity, providing nurturing care.

Typical schedule for this position is M-F within the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm. Occasionally teachers work evening and weekend hours.
What you need to qualify (minimum qualifications):
You will need ONE of the following requirements to qualify:

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program, OR A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
  
• A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, AND one year of experience in a certified daycare center or comparable group care program; OR
  
• Two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified daycare center or comparable group child care program
  
  For success in this position, you will have... (professional competencies):
  
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures
  The ideal candidate also has (preferred qualifications):
  
• At least three years of experience supervising or leading the work of other staff members
  
• Experience using child development assessment tools and reporting results
  
  Why you should work for us:
  
  
• We provide excellent benefits including health, dental, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  
• UO offers a tuition discount for eligible employees or family members in participating programs at UO or other Oregon public universities.
  
• We offer financial assistance for professional development
  
• We are a unionized work environment that values employees
  
• You will work with a variety of people
  
• You get to work in a state-of-the-art facility
  
  Who we are:
  
  The Moss Street Children's Center is a unit within the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) that supports UO student parents by providing care for their children. The EMU, a department within Student Life, provides an array of services and programs to help students benefit fully from their educational programs and to help the University carry out its mission of research, teaching, and service. The EMU provides the opportunity for enhancing the out-of-classroom experience of the student body, culturally, socially, educationally, and recreationally. Through full and complete utilization of its personnel, both students and staff, facilities and services, the EMU shall provide such programs as shall complement and supplement the academic program of the University.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  University of Oregon students and employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For additional information see: https://coronavirus.uoregon.edu/vaccine.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
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  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528816/early-childhood-associate-teacher jeid-a7b1252a5875d740aa0b088d80bf23ea