Teacher Job at University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI 02881
$58,544 - $88,289 a year
Position Information
Posting Number
SF01564
Job Title
Teacher, Child Development Center
Position Number
108468
FTE
1.00
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Professional Staff
Union
PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Range
Salary Range: $58,544 - $88,289
Status
Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department
Kingston Child Development Ctr
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location
Kingston
Grant Funded
No
Extension Contingency Notes
This is a full time, calendar year position, limited to 06/29/2024 with anticipated renewal.
Job Description Summary
BASIC
FUNCTION
:
Responsible for curriculum planning and implementation, as well as for the supervision of a group of pre-primary children. Responsible for the supervision and training of undergraduate students interning in the Center. Communicate with the families of the children in the Child Development Center and serve as a representative of the Child Development Center to the surrounding community.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
:
Plan curriculum consistent with developmentally appropriate early childhood educational practice according to guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the RI Early Learning and Development Standards and serve as a model teacher in its implementation.
Prepare educational materials to meet the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of a group of children, reflecting the RI Early Learning and Development Standards.
Complete developmental assessments of each child that incorporate the RI Early Learning and Development Standards and conduct biannual parent-teacher conferences with parents.
Interact daily with parents, sharing pertinent information regarding their children.
Assess, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate intermediate and advanced level students enrolled in laboratory practicum experiential learning courses, as well as University interns, over the course of a calendar year (fall, spring, and summer semesters), incorporating State and National standards.
Complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development per year in accordance with licensing requirements and the program’s annual professional development plan.
May serve as a Rhode Island Department of Education-approved and/or DHS-approved Mentor Teacher for early childhood professionals throughout the state.
Serve as a representative of the Child Development Center in the Rhode Island Early Childhood community. Assist in developing and conducting workshops and training programs on high-quality early childhood curriculum and practices across the state. Participate in state-level professional initiatives, when appropriate.
Attend all scheduled staff meetings, open houses and other parent functions, and assist in the planning and facilitation when appropriate.
Supervise staff, work study students, and teacher assistants, and provide consistent feedback, evaluation, and professional development . Attend to emergency situations in the absence of the Coordinator.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Participate in the general organization of the classroom and center.
Show flexibility in meeting the center’s scheduling and emergency needs.
All CDC Teacher positions will have an initial assignment at either the Providence or Kingston center, however, assignments may be shifted to a different location (with advanced notice) based on demand or need, temporarily per the discretion of the CDC Coordinators.
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES , TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT :
Valid RI early childhood education teacher certification at time of appointment; Comprehensive national background check at time of appointment; DCYF child protective services clearance at time of appointment. Successful candidate must complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development in accordance with licensing requirements (including Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards trainings required for lead teachers) and the Child Development Center’s annual program professional development plan within one year of appointment.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED
:
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field at time of appointment.
2. Evidence of valid RI early childhood education teacher certification at time of appointment.
3. Evidence of having met comprehensive national background check at time of appointment.
4. Evidence of having met DCYF child protective services clearance at time of appointment.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of practices consistent with developmentally-appropriate early childhood educational practice according to the guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
6. Demonstrated experience partnering with families.
7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
9. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
10. Demonstrated collaborative workstyle.
11. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.
12. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
13. Successful candidate must complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development in accordance with licensing requirements (including Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards trainings required for lead teachers) and the Child Development Center’s annual program professional development plan within one year of appointment.
1. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field at time of appointment.
2. Evidence of valid RI early childhood education teacher certification at time of appointment.
3. Evidence of having met comprehensive national background check at time of appointment.
4. Evidence of having met DCYF child protective services clearance at time of appointment.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of practices consistent with developmentally-appropriate early childhood educational practice according to the guidelines established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
6. Demonstrated experience partnering with families.
7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
9. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
10. Demonstrated collaborative workstyle.
11. Demonstrated experience and dedication to integrating issues of inclusion, equity, and social justice in your work.
12. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
13. Successful candidate must complete a minimum of 20 hours of professional development in accordance with licensing requirements (including Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards trainings required for lead teachers) and the Child Development Center’s annual program professional development plan within one year of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED
:
1. Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
2. Minimum of one year of experience teaching pre-primary children in a laboratory school or related setting.
3. Demonstrated experience in supervising undergraduates.
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1. Master’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field.
2. Minimum of one year of experience teaching pre-primary children in a laboratory school or related setting.
3. Demonstrated experience in supervising undergraduates.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES .
Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date
05/15/2023
Closing Date
06/04/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (
PDF
) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/11723
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
- Other Document - References
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