How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Towsley Children's House has an opening for a teacher in our infant/toddler class.
The University sponsors three early childhood programs on the U-M Ann Arbor campus providing care for children from 3 months to 5 years of age. Our centers provide care for close to 500 children of faculty, staff and students from all over the world. The centers employ over 120 staff members plus undergraduate student assistants. We maintain low teacher to child ratios so relationships can flourish.
Our centers offer play based programs with unique approaches. Towsley Children's House offers a nature-centered, project approach curriculum designed by teaching teams adapting to meet the children's needs and interests. Additional information about the U-M Children's Centers can be found at www.childcare.umich.edu.
We are looking for professional teachers who are excited about working with children, families and coworkers from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a teacher at our centers, you will grow in your profession and will share your creativity and experiences while collaborating with others. You will have many professional development opportunities plus great U-M benefits. You will report to the Center Director.
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Tuition assistance for furthering formal education in early childhood education is available pending funding
- Child care tuition discount
University Human Resources seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.
Responsibilities*
- Provide developmentally appropriate early learning experiences for infants and toddlers enrolled in the program
- Effectively manage groups of young children to ensure a safe and supportive environment
- Collaborate with children, families, and colleagues to cultivate an environment of respectful relationships
- Use technology to document and reflect on the experiences of children for the purpose of assessment, planning, and family engagement
Required Qualifications*
- Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a formal early childhood setting
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strength in creating inclusive partnerships with children, families and colleagues
- Ability to move, hold and position oneself when interacting with children and objects up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to interact and move around with children in such a way as to fully participate in classroom activities
- Ability to supervise and interact with children outdoors for extended periods of varied weather conditions
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.