Details
Open Date 08/21/2023
Requisition Number PRN36031B
Job Title Early Childhood Teacher
Working Title Early Childhood Teacher
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 20 - 40 hours/week, depending on hiring needs and incumbent schedule
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00291 - Student Parent Support Center
Location Other
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $15.50 - $18.00/hour including an excellent benefits package
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
The Child Care and Family Resource Center a department of Student Affairs provides information, support, and family resources for University students, faculty, staff, and patients. UKids Child Care programs are NAEYC accredited and serve children birth to six years. We offer part-time and full-time programming in three campus child care programs for students, faculty, and staff and drop-in child care for patients visiting the three U Health Centers throughout the Salt Lake Valley. 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.
Our Teachers bring kindness, patience, and mastery to the classroom every day, fostering children’s natural curiosity to learn through play and discovery. They encourage children to be lifelong learners using our nationally recognized curriculum that promotes active learning, social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. We invest in our Teacher’s education by providing a minimum of twenty hours of annual professional development in early childhood education, Utah State Licensing rules and regulations, and NAEYC best practices. Join our team and grow with us!
A generous benefits package is included (seehere (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/) for a full description of the benefits package):
About Student Affairs
Child Care and Family Resources is part of 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
Curriculum, Classroom Management Expectations and Guidance
Professionalism
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. He/she also assesses the degree of illness, or injury and decides the proper course of action, i.e. a child with asthma who might have an unusually strong attack, etc. The incumbent also has the authority to operate the center in the absence of the Supervisor, oversee teacher aides and intervene to ensure they interact with appropriate child guidance techniques. Any suspect of child abuse, or neglect are reported to the Supervisor.
Some challenges faced by the Early Childhood Teacher are teaching non-English speaking preschoolers while trying to overcome language and culture differences; and dealing with hyper-activity disorders. Other problems are parents who bring in sick children, those who are unable to leave work to pick up sick children, and those who cannot be reached when their child is sick.
Comments
The incumbent must also distribute medication brought in by parents to children appropriately, and collect money for field trips.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet physical characteristics (with or without the use of aids) including:
Fine and gross motor skills
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to communicate effectively with children and their parents/guardians, both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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
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