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Posted: 31-Aug-23
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 238908
Please provide your resume outlining your skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The University of Michigan Towsley Children's House has openings for Associate Teachers.
Towsley Children's House is one of three early childhood programs on the U-M Ann Arbor campus providing care for children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Our centers provide care for close to 500 children of faculty, staff and students from all over the world. The centers employ over 120 staff members, as well as undergraduate student assistants. The play-based, project approach curriculum at Towsley is designed by teaching teams to adapt to meet the needs and interests of the children. Each classroom's teaching team includes two teachers; an associate teacher along with U-M practicum students. We maintain low teacher to child ratios so relationships can flourish. Additional information about the U-M Children's Centers can be found at www.childcare.umich.edu
We are looking for teachers who are excited about working with children, families and coworkers from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities. In this position you will have an opportunity to grow in your profession and contribute your creativity and experiences while colaborating with center staff. Professional development opportunities are provided regularly. Tuition assistance for furthering formal eductaion in early childhood education is available pending funding. Staff report directly to the center Director.
Benefits at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision plans
University Human Resources seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
- Provide developmentally appropriate early learning experiences and care of young children.
- Effectively manage groups of young children to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
- Collaborate with children, families, and colleagues to cultivate an environment of respectful and meaningful relationships.
- Utilize technology to effectively document and reflect on the experiences of children for assessment, planning, and family engagement.
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with young children in a group setting.
- Ability to work closely with a team to develop classroom curriculum and foster positive relationships with children, families and coworkers.
Other requirements include:
- Ability to move, hold and position oneself when interacting with children and objects up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to interact and move around with children to fully participate in classroom activities.
- Ability to supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather conditions.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
