Assistant Teacher, ELRC

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: 21 days ago
Location: Memphis, TENNESSEE
Deadline: 24 May 2024

Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3822
Advertised Title Assistant Teacher, ELRC
Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN)
Position Number
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department
Minimum Position Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and two years of appropriate experience.
Special Conditions
The department is especially interested in candidates that have:
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential reflective of the age group of children they are supporting. Alternatively, assistant teachers may have qualifications equivalent to a CDA or experience in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
Bachelor’s degree (Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field).
Experience working in an early childhood center.
Multiple positions may be filled with this posting.
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:45am – 4:15pm
May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule.
Posting Date 05/14/2024
Closing Date 05/24/2024
Open Until Screening Begins
Hiring Range $29,250 per year
Full-Time/Part-Time
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
NA
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Consistently reliable and dependable.
Delivers on commitments on a timely basis.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with children, young adults, and faculty members.
Ability to assist with the implementation of an instructional program and to participate in monitoring and ensuring appropriate student behavior.
Knowledge of Child Development and Education.
Additional Position Information
Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Provides day to day support for the supervising teacher to facilitate classroom routines and daily caregiving tasks. Assists supervising teacher in curriculum development and delivery of classroom activities. Leads small group instruction at the direction of the supervising faculty. Provides student oversight and supervision. Provides a safe and nurturing environment for growth. Communicates directly with supervising teachers and school staff related to the needs of the children and their families. Participates in classroom management, set-up, break-down, decoration, etc. at the direction of the supervising faculty. Maintains compliance with DOE Childcare Licensure and NAEYC Accreditation Standards. Abides by the ideals and principles set forth by the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other responsibilities and activities as assigned by designated staff and supervising teachers. 

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