Assistant Teacher (UCP I) (85%)
University of Connecticut

Assistant Teacher (UCP I) (85%)
Child Development Laboratories

The Child Development Laboratories at the University of Connecticut is seeking an Assistant Teacher in the Toddler Program.

Responsibilities include:  Teaching young children directly, providing for individual needs in all areas of development and arranging classroom environment to meet developmental needs as directed by the Teacher/Master Teacher;  assisting in the planning and carrying out curriculum and program by observing and documenting children’s growth and development in coordination with other classroom teachers; providing  information for use in developmental assessments on individual children; assisting in planning curriculum, program goals and classroom procedures in accordance with the philosophy of the Child Development Labs; maintaining contact with parents through daily connections and communications; keeping abreast of current literature in the area of child development and participating in opportunities for continued professional development in accordance with NAEYC criteria;  and providing feedback regarding educational innovations and improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:  Associates degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field; completed practicum work or at least one year of teaching experience working with toddler aged children; and the ability to relate to young children.

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or child development; completed practicum experience with Head Teacher Qualification or State Certification; and the ability to work independently.

Target salary is $34,113 pro-rated to 85% (10-months).  This is a ten month, end date position subject to annual renewal.

Candidates should send cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Anne Bladen, Executive Director, University of Connecticut Child Development Laboratories, 843 Bolton Road, Unit 1117, Storrs, CT 06269-1117.  (Search #2010096)

Position Type:
Part Time

Location:
9 Walters Avenue, Unit 5075 Storrs, CT.
Storrs, CT

Employer Description
The University of Connecticut is the state's flagship institution of higher learning. Founded in 1881, the University of Connecticut has grown to include 10 Schools and Colleges at its main campus in Storrs, separate Schools of Law and Social Work in Hartford, five regional campuses throughout the state and Schools of Medicine and Dentistry at the UConn Health Center in Farmington.

Website:
www.uconn.edu

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