Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $43,888 - Midpoint: $50,300 (Salaried E5)

Department/Organization: 217602 - The Children's Program-Child Dev R

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45am to 4:30pm

Job Summary: The Preschool Teacher develops and implements a programs and activities for a preschool children. Works with undergraduate students participating in HD courses. Works with graduate students and faculty implementing research projects. Supervises interns and practica students. Works with parents of young children.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or minor) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Family and Child Studies, Special Education, Human Development, or Psychology and six (6) months of experience working directly with children. 

Skills and Knowledge: Understanding of emergent curriculum, the Reggio Approach, and experience with My Teaching Strategies (TS GOLD) assessment tool.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of edTPA portfolio process. Administrative experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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