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Open Date 03/01/2023
Requisition Number PRN34025B
Job Title Early Childhood Teacher
Working Title Early Childhood Teacher-Biokids
Job Grade B
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
TBD
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00116 - School of Biological Sciences
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $17-21 DOE
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
BioKids is a NAEYC accredited Early Childhood program. We are a parent cooperative, open year-round and offer full-time programming for young children. We serve children birth through five years in three classrooms: the Infant/Toddler Program (6 weeks – 24 months), the Discovery Preschool (24 months – 36 months or until potty-training) and the Preschool Program (36 months – 5 years of age). Come join our team!
Responsibilities
- Develop lesson plans to stimulate and develop mental progresses as well as provide
a well-rounded day of activity for pre-school children. Use DAP guidance techniques,
Creative Curriculum Developmental Objectives, provide appropriate activities.
- Provide intentional daily experiences in accordance to the Creative Curriculum
Developmental Objectives, based on the children’s developmental needs and interests.
- Will be responsible for the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool and the
assessments for the children in their classroom.
Communicate effectively with professionals, parents and children.
Extinguishes, or lessens inappropriate behavior and redirects children to appropriate
actions by applying Positive Child Guidance techniques to help children learn to manage
their own behavior in a Positive manner. Models correct techniques for teaching
assistants.
- Teaches and leads children in music and movement to help them develop memory,
verbal skills and a love for music.
Must be able to lift children of up to 30 pounds safely.
Interacts with parents and/or guardians to discuss concerns, day-to-day problems,
suggestions, etc. to alleviate concerns and maintain a harmonious relationship.
Keep accurate records of client’s program usage.
Maintains a healthy and safe environment for children by sanitizing materials daily,
and operating within State Licensing Guidelines.
- Promotes leadership skills within a classroom team and oversees classroom
assistants to interpret behaviors, and ensure they are working appropriately with
children.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently, but show a willingness to take
direction from the supervisor
Help maintain NAEYC standards and classroom portfolios.
Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality
Maintains a healthy environment for children by sanitizing materials daily and
operating within state licensing guidelines.
- Supports the BioKids staff in activities such as: playing on the floor with children at
their eye level, supervising and maintaining ratios at all time, helping children toilet
including lifting children to change their diapers, guiding them through the potty
training process (as directed by the lead preschool teacher), washing hands, cleaning
the classroom, maintaining safe transitions between indoors and playground
(including supervising children outdoors year round) and implementing lesson plans
as assigned.
- Daily routine care of children including: feeding, diapering, cuddling, playing,
singing, talking, picking children up, holding them, and otherwise providing a gentle
and nurturing environment. You will need to be available and responsive to the needs
of individual children.
- Other duties as assigned.
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.
Preferences
Previous child care experience and/or education in Early Childhood is preferred. Candidate must demonstrate an interest in learning about child development and guidance. Some experience working in an NAEYC Accredited program.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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.
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