University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Early Childhood Education Associate Director-Preschool
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee · Director · Contract
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About the role
- Reporting to the Director, this position oversees curriculum implementation, classroom operations, staffing, and regulatory compliance while supervising preschool educators and supporting their professional growth.
- The test involves squatting, bending, reaching lifting, carrying, etc. of varying weights to simulate the physical demands you may experience while on the job.
- Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.
Responsibilities
- Implements and supervises the operations of special programming and events
- Assists in developing and auditing the unit budget
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience teaching in an ECE environment
- Monitors licensing, accreditation documentation, and other required program reports according to established rules and regulations
Nice to have
- Expertise with Pyramid Model implementation including classroom assessment of Pyramid strategies such as T-POT and T-PITOS
- Hands on experience with practice-based coaching of educators serving children 3-5
- Experience with an emergent, play-based curriculum approach
- Direct experience leading teachers through the NAEYC accreditation process
- Experience in environments committed to trauma-informed practices
- Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter and a detailed resume/CV that addresses their professional-level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred 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.
Compensation
- $ 53,900 -$58,000
Benefits
- Governs tuition account activity, monitors financial reports, and distributes and processes invoices to clients and vendors
- The Associate Director takes a leadership role with families, campus partners, and community agencies to support children's learning and development, including those with diverse learning needs.
- Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
- If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463.
- This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Company info
- We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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