Details
Open Date 03/27/2023
Requisition Number PRN34360B
Job Title Early Childhood Teacher
Working Title Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00291 - Child Care & Family Resources
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $17.50 - $18.00/hout including an excellent benefits package
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Center for Child Care and Family Resources performs a vital role at the University of Utah, by providing information and support to students, faculty, staff, and early childhood practitioners. UKids – Child Care Programs is a family of three child care programs providing child care for University students, faculty, and staff. We are experiencing unprecedented growth which provides for positions available at all the UKids programs. These include Campus Child Care Programs (UKids – Presidents Circle (https://presidentscircle.childcare.utah.edu/) ,UKids – East Village (https://eastvillage.childcare.utah.edu/index.php) , andUKids-Guardsman Way (https://guardsman.childcare.utah.edu/) ),South Jordan Health Center Program (https://childcare.utah.edu/care-options/health-center-programs/south-jordan-health-center.php) ,Farmington Health Center Program (https://childcare.utah.edu/care-options/health-center-programs/farmington-health-center.php) , andSugar House Health Center Program (https://childcare.utah.edu/care-options/health-center-programs/sugar-house-health-center.php) . Multiple openings and continuous hiring. Come join our team!
An excellent benefits package is included (seehere (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/) for a full description of the benefits package):
Two years of related work experience may be substituted for one year of education.
About Student Affairs
Student Affairs (https://studentaffairs.utah.edu/) is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.
Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion. We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life.
Responsibilities
Problem-Solving:
The Early Childhood Teacher has the authority to develop all lesson plans and curriculum taught in the class, assess problem behaviors, and emotional functioning of children, and discuss these matters with the parents/guardians. They also assess the degree of illness, or injury, and decide the proper course of action, i.e. a child with asthma who might have an unusually strong attack, etc. The Early Childhood Teacher also has the authority to oversee Classroom Assistants and intervene to ensure they interact with appropriate child guidance techniques. Any suspect of child abuse or neglect is reported to the Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Development, Early Childhood Development, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience; current CPR certification; a current Food Handler’s Permit; and effective interpersonal skills. Twenty hours of continuing education each year in early childhood education, and a commitment to provide excellent customer service are also required.
Two years of related work experience may be substituted for one year of education.
Department Specific Qualifications
Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids) including:
Fine motor skills
Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation
Must be able to move about on hands and knees and sit on the floor with children
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)
383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
oeo@utah.edu
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: employment@utah.edu (%20employment@utah.edu) or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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