- 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
- Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily
classroom activities for an early childhood education facility
according to established curriculums
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
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-Child-Education-Teacher_JR10013767.
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