- Prepare and implement lesson plans that support children's
cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical
development.
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom
environment.
- Observe, document, and assess children's development to support
individualized learning goals.
- Collaborate with families and colleagues regarding children's
progress and classroom activities.
- Ensure compliance with Wisconsin Child Care Licensing
regulations, Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards, NAEYC
accreditation standards, and center policies.
- Utilize observation, documentation, and reflective practices to
support children's learning and classroom planning.
- Follow all center health and safety procedures.
Staffing Coordination & Classroom Support
- Coordinate daily staff absences beginning at approximately 6:45
a.m.
- Monitor staffing levels to ensure required classroom ratios and
compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements.
- Provide classroom coverage for planned and unexpected staff
absences.
- Collaborate with Assistant Directors to coordinate time-off
requests and staffing needs.
- Support Lead Teachers by coordinating classroom coverage during
planned absences.
- Maintain absence tracking systems and communicate staffing
updates to employees.
Leadership & Supervision
- Mentor new teachers, student employees, and practicum
students.
- Conduct orientation for new Flex staff.
- Provide day-to-day coaching and on-the-job training for student
caregivers.
- Develop and maintain Flex staff schedules.
- Approve student employee payroll and complete required
performance evaluations.
- Address performance concerns in partnership with
supervisors.
- Coordinate communications and meetings for Flex staff.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in weekly staff and professional meetings.
- Attend center-sponsored training, conferences, and professional
development opportunities.
- Complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development
annually.
- Maintain current Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and other required
certifications.
- Participate in university events and committee work as
opportunities arise.
Center Leadership
- Collaborate with colleagues to organize shared classroom
materials and educational resources.
- Assist in maintaining shared indoor and outdoor learning
environments.
- Serve on center committees and provide leadership for committee
initiatives when appropriate.
- Contribute to a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive center
culture.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
• Lift and carry children weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Sit on the floor for extended periods while interacting with
children.
• Frequently walk, bend, kneel, and climb stairs.
• Actively participate in indoor and outdoor play and classroom
activities.
• Respond quickly to children's health, safety, and supervision
needs.
The Children's Learning Center in Student Affairs is required to
conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment (POPE) physical screening on all
selected candidates for Early Childhood Education Teacher
positions. 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
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily
classroom activities for an early childhood education facility
according to established curriculums
- Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a
designated classroom
- 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
- Mentors new teachers and students
- Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans
for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as
needed
Department: Children's Learning Center
Compensation: $38,506
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely
related field that meets Wisconsin Child Care Licensing
qualifications.
- Experience working in an early childhood education
setting.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate
practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with children, families,
students, and colleagues.
- Certification in hands-on Pediatric First Aid, AED and CPR is
required upon start date and must be maintained during
incumbency.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience mentoring or supervising staff or student
employees.
- Experience with staffing coordination or scheduling.
- Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Experience implementing emergent curriculum and authentic
assessment practices.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a
closely related field
How to Apply:
Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a
resume that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications
of the position, a cover letter is suggested but not required.
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. UWM is required to conduct
Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates for
Early Childhood Education Teacher related positions. Employment is
contingent on successfully passing the screening.
This is an Evergreen recruitment with an initial review date of
08/28/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted
by 08/27/2026. Applications submitted after 08/28/2026 may not be
reviewed.
Contact Information:
Contact Information:
Luke Messmann
MessmanL@uwm.edu
HR Coordinator
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to
university policy,
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
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.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law.
UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who
request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by
Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the
identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the
appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the
prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your
references will be required to answer questions regarding any past
findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending
allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery
Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and
information about campus security policies, see
http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or
call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414)
229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their
start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to
work in the United States and to complete the required employment
eligibility verification form upon hire.
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.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Early-Childhood-Education-Teacher_JR10013817.
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