Department: Erb Memorial Union
Classification: Early Childhood Asso Teacher
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $18.79-$27.92 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins

July 7, 2025; Position open until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.

Department Summary

The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.

The Erb Memorial Union (EMU) is a department of the Division of Student Life. The EMU is a multifaceted auxiliary service that employs over 90 professional staff and 400 student staff, and serves over 15 thousand daily users during the academic year. The EMU welcomes students, faculty, staff, the community and visitors to campus, and its mission is to provide learning experiences and opportunities for personal growth in an open, inclusive, and resource-rich community where students and staff collaborate to inspire and sustain extraordinary programs and services that promote diversity and social interaction. The EMU is student centered and is operated in collaboration with a student Board, who are actively involved in determining the character and scope of the department and approve the budget recommendations of all EMU services and programs.

Moss Street Children’s Center (MSCC) is an early child development program that serves student and faculty staff families, with children ages 3 months - 5 years. Our large, on-campus center is open from 8:15-4:00 four days per week, and 8:15-3:15 early release one day per week.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide for a lead teaching position for infants in the Moss St. Children’s Center. Because each classroom is self -contained, the teacher has responsibility for classroom operations including the coordination of staff, center procedures, curriculum planning and implementation, and record keeping. Guidelines used for operation will follow Childcare Division Regulations, state health regulations, and program rules and philosophy. This position supervises students and reports to a mentor teacher.

The work schedule for this position will be 8:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Duties will include:
• Planning, preparing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum including motor, language, social-emotional, cognitive, self-help/living, creative arts, and leisure skills; working with staff to provide consistent and stimulating educational program
• Interacting with children individually, in small groups, and in the large group; leading group activities; guiding free play; providing one on one nurturing; using positive behavior guidance techniques
• Guiding, directing, and educating teaching assistants, practicum students, work- study students and aides
• Providing consistent and clear communication with parents; initiating and conducting parent conferences; cooperating with Parent council in coordinating program and parent Council interests and events; participating in fundraisers
• Supervising the preparation, serving, and clean-up of meals and snacks; conducting "point of service" meal counts and completing USDA documents; participating in the maintenance of supplies and equipment

Minimum Requirements

• An Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a recognized program; OR
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; OR
• A minimum of twenty semester hours (thirty quarter hours) of college courses in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; AND one year of experience in a certified day care center or comparable group care program; OR
• Two years of experience, including at least one year as a teacher, in a certified day care center or comparable group child care program.

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience supervising or leading the work of other staff members.
• Experience using child development assessment tools and reporting results.
• Experience with infant teaching.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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