Western Kentucky University Child Care Center (WKUCCC), is seeking applicants for a Classroom Teacher.  This is a grant funded position and continued employment is subject to availability of funds.  WKUCCC serves children ages 0-5 at two center locations.  Working hours will be scheduled between 7:00am and 6:00 pm and are subject to change based on the needs of the program.

Responsibilities:  Western Kentucky University Child Care Center Teachers facilitate team-structured teaching methodology in a mainstreamed and child-centered classroom for children ages, infants through preschool.  Teachers are responsible for activity planning, tracking and documenting children's progress, conducting Home Visits and Parent Conferences and overseeing the general learning environment with primary focus of child supervision.  Good communication skills (both oral and written) and record-keeping skills are required.  This position works with individuals from a variety of backgrounds; sound judgment, computer literacy and management skills are desired. Activities may involve small or large groups or individual interaction.  General day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with meals, toileting, and rest time, outside play, field trips, and other learning center activities. Teachers are responsible for ensuring that all activity plans designed for children are completed following developmentally appropriate practices and that appropriate screening and assessment processes occur to ensure that children are provided with a wide variety of opportunities in their growth and development. 

• BS degree in Early Childhood or related field with early childhood coursework.
• Previous work experience with Head Start or other Child Development Programs is required.
• Must have the physical capability to lift up to 40 pounds.  

Conditions of Employment:

• A successful criminal background check.
• A copy of a TB skin test is required prior to entrance into the classroom.
• A copy of a general health/physical is required within thirty (30) days of employment.  

Expected Salary:  $13-$16 per hour           

Rate is determined by qualifications and experience.                                             Will work 37.50 hours per week. We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which provides you with retirement benefits, health care and wellness resources, life insurance and tuition discounts

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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