University of Idaho

Lead Teacher

Location: Moscow

Division/College: Student Affairs

Employee Category: Classified

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour or higher depending on experience

FTE: 1

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
Work under the direction of the UI Children's Center Director as a Lead Teacher responsible for planning, preparing, implementing and evaluating activities and routines for a developmentally appropriate program according to NAEYC Accreditation Standards; maintain a physical environment to promote growth; observe and record developmental levels and progress; develop partnerships with parents and provide care for physical needs of clientele; supervising and evaluating assistant classroom staff; maintaining a safe and sanitary environment; performing related work.

This is an essential position that will be called upon in the event of an emergency and/or University closure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willing to complete or begin the process towards a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development-Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education. Timeline of completion established upon hire.

• EDUCATION: Current Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent or working toward an associates or degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development-Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or Elementary Education with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education or equivalent or combination of education and three or more years work experience in a NAEYC Accredited program or combination of education with three or more years of work experience in a non-accredited program and completion of 30 contact hours of relevant training during the past three years.

• EXPERIENCE: reading and understanding written instructions; good communication skills.

• SOME KNOWLEDGE OF: normal development of children from six weeks to preschool age; methods used to teach preschool children basic skills; and supervisory practices.

• MUST: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a State of Idaho Health and Welfare background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of CPR and First Aid procedures.
• Knowledge of NAEYC philosophy and standards.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to work around small children.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move 50 lbs.
• Stand, sit, run, and climb stairs.

Required Licensures, Certifications or other


Posting Number: SP003425P

Posting Date: 06/08/2022

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by June 22, 2022 will receive first consideration.

Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.







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