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Position Title:
Early Child Education TeacherJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Early Childhood Education TeacherJob Duties:
The Children's Learning Center is looking for two toddler Lead Educators. Final classroom placement may be flexible and based on enrollment and Center need.
The Lead Educator is responsible for curriculum, staff performance, environment and communication in the classroom. The person in this position is responsible for understanding and communicating the needs of children and their families, and the interrelationship between these needs and the Center. The individual will supervise student staff working in their classroom space. Lead Educators must maintain in-service and continuing education requirements as mandated by, state licensing and accreditation
These positions are eligible for benefits, including paid time off. More information on the generous benefits offered to UWM employees can be found below in the Benefits and Total Rewards section. The starting salary for these roles is $38,506.
Whether you are looking to start your career in early education or are a seasoned professional, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
- Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
- Mentors new teachers and students
- Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations
- Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom
Department: Children's Learning Center
Compensation: $38,506
Required Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or NAEYC equivalent is required upon start date
- Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is required upon start date and must be maintained during incumbency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years documented experience teaching infants or toddlers
- Documented experience in a campus child care program
- Evidence of strong communication and organizational skills
- Evidence of the ability to work well in a complex, team environment with both professional and student staff
- Documented ability to apply knowledge of child development to both curriculum development and its implementation in the classroom
- Evidence of the ability to understand and communicate children’s development and needs to families.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position. PLEASE NOTE: resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application.
In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of 08/25/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 08/24/2026. Applications submitted after 08/25/2026 may not be reviewed.
Contact Information:
Luke Messmann
HR Coordinator
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Employment Authorization
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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.