Early Childhood Educator - Classroom Teacher (Current and Anticipated Future Openings)

Closing Date:

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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• An associate's degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, early childhood special education or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

OR

• Candidates may also be considered with an equivalency to an associate's degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, or early childhood special education or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

• At least two years experience working with young children and/or directing early childhood programs

• Demonstrated participation in professional development and/or professional organizations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree (BA/BS) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, early childhood special education or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education

OR

• An equivalency of a BA/BS or higher in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, or early childhood special education from an accredited institution of higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum

• Ability to understand the NAEYC accreditation process

• Ability to model for and mentor undergraduate students and hourly aides

Additional Information:

Full-time and part-time positions are available.

When applying, for "other" document, please provide the names and contact information for two personal references.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

Please Note: This posting will be used to collect applications to fill current openings as well as anticipated future openings. Future openings are anticipated but not guaranteed. This posting will expire on the posting end date indicated. Applicants wishing to be considered after this date must reapply.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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