ASUM Preschool Teacher - ASUM Childcare

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Intra-Departmental Recruitment
Only current UM Employees* of ASUM Childcare are eligible.
*Open to all employee types including Temporary Staff and Student Employees.
The
ASUM Preschool
invites applications for a
Preschool Teache
r
to join their team. All ASUM Child Care activities are developed and intended to be age appropriate for the center's group. Each day a variety of activities takes place that promotes cognitive skills, self-help skills, social skills, large and small motor control, and creativity. All of this is accomplished through teacher-directed activities, large and small group activities and play. The concern is for the whole child and their needs.
The Preschool Teacher will independently be required to make decisions in regards to lesson plans, child guidance training and supervising the student staff and caregiver, within our program guidelines and procedures. The teacher will have access to the site coordinators and director for more challenging situations or more complex decisions.
Key duties and responsibilities of this position include:
Effectively supervise all children for safety, education and overall general health and wellbeing
Develop and implement age appropriate lesson plans for the children enrolled
Serve as a role model for other caregivers and student aides
Train and supervise student staff in their daily duties
Establish a rapport with parents in the program, working to best meet their children’s needs
Supervise the administrative associate caregivers in their follow through of assigned duties in classroom
Supervise the student staff in the completion for their duties including working with the children, food preparation according to the Child and Adult Care Food Program standards, cleaning, etc.
Required Skills
Use of good judgment and ability to remain calm
Knowledge of Montana State licensing standards and the ability to apply and enforce them
Knowledge of child development, quality early childhood practices, positive child guidance techniques and the care and supervision of children
Ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Ability to implement and assess quality early childhood practices
Ability to assess children’s development and progress and provide portfolio documentation of that progress
Ability to follow written meal preparation and food service standards
Knowledge of acceptable safety, sanitation and food handling practices
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to communicate and supervise classroom staff effectively in a constructive and positive way
Ability to multi-task, effectively manage time, delegate tasks and prioritize
Desire and ability to create and maintain a positive work environment, work as a team with all center staff
Ability to communicate effectively with parents
Ability to implement parent involvement activities
Ability and willingness to accept constructive feedback from parents, co-workers or supervisor
Ability to be the leader within the classroom and confidently make decisions
Minimum Required Experience
Two (2) years of experience in a licensed or registered child care program.
CDA (Child Development Associate) credential with at least 12 college credits in Early Childhood Education; or at least 24 college credits in Early Childhood Education, with plans and progress toward obtaining, at a minimum, their Early Childhood Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Early Childhood Education Associate, Bachelors or Master’s degree
Three (3) or more years’ experience in a licensed child care program
Participation in or knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation
About the ASUM Preschool
and UM
ASUM Child Care’s primary mission is to provide and promote the quality care and education of young children. The Associated Students of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (ASUM) Child Care, Preschool and Family Resources offers affordable, quality care for University of Montana students, faculty and staff with children. Serving UM students since 1970, ASUM Child Care works towards providing and promoting quality early childhood care and education.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
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Position Details
Position Title:
Preschool Teacher
Position Number:
480050
Department:
ASUM Childcare
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, 12 months/year.
Salary:
$14.386/hr.
Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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