The University of Montana Western ? Early Childhood and Clinical ...

Department: Education
Position: Permanent nine-month position (eight hours per day)
Salary and Benefits: $29,639 annually plus full Montana University System benefits package.
Posting Date: January 2013

Description
Curious Minds: Early Care and Education Center is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited lab school annually serving approximately 25 children ages three to eight and their families. The program also serves over 100 students each year who participate in field experiences, observation and research in the Curious Minds facility.

The ECSS and Co-Director of Outreach will develop and implement all aspects of an innovative, exemplary, model preschool program that uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach. They will share teaching and administrative responsibilities with the ECSS and Co-Director of Operations. This position is highly autonomous and requires daily independent decision-making and judgment.

Requirements
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor?s degree in early childhood education, three years experience working with groups of children ages three through six, experience working with college students in a lab setting and knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, rich environments, Reggio Emilia and the Project Approach and authentic assessment.?

At a minimum, qualified candidates must demonstrate an ability to:

• Work as a co-lead teacher to deliver exemplary, innovative education and family support services for Dillon-area children and their families at Curious Minds: Early Care and Education Center by:
  • Ensuring state licensing and NAEYC accreditation standards are met;
  • Developing a ?rich? indoor and outdoor environment;
  • Coordinating and implementing child assessments;
  • Developing and implementing a project-based curriculum at Curious Minds that assists children in meeting state and national learning outcomes;
  • Implementing effective routines and schedules;
  • Providing and modeling positive guidance;
  • Hiring, supervising and training work study students and other classroom assistants to follow Curious Minds? protocols;
  • Developing and implementing a family involvement program, including family teacher conferences, newsletters and family events.
• Provide an academic site and supervision for pre-service clinical experiences;
• Work collaboratively with a diverse group of people by using effective interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
• Facilitate research at Curious Minds;
• Organize activities, including tours, a website and presentations to engage early childhood students and professionals throughout Montana in ongoing learning opportunities;
• Take a lead in the outreach for Curious Minds: Early Care and Education, including recruiting and retaining students in early childhood studies, communicating with other campus departments to support cross departmental involvement, seeking resources to support the mission of the program, collaborating with off-campus partners, including Head Start and the STARs program and coordinating NAEYC accreditation;
• Engage in ongoing professional development;
• Lift 50 pounds.

Application
Send a letter of application addressing each of the requirements listed above, a resume and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of three employment-related references to:

Julie Bullard
The University of Montana Western
710 S Atlantic St
Dillon, MT 59725

Direct questions to Julie Bullard at (406) 683-7176. Screening of applications will begin Jan. 17, 2013 and the position will remain open until filled.

The University & Dillon Area
The University of Montana Western, located in Dillon, Mont., is an innovative institution nestled in a scenic valley in the Rocky Mountains of southwestern Montana. The campus Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for student enrollment is approximately 1,289. Montana Western has over 60 FTE faculty members, features small classes for all students and has been recognized for excellence by U.S. News and World Report. Montana Western?s small size and focus on education innovation have earned it the reputation of being a place where faculty and staff choose to collegially and creatively make a difference in the education of students. Montana Western is the first and only public four-year college in the nation to use block scheduling in which students take a single class at a time. This immersion learning program facilitates increased opportunities for experiential types of learning.

The mission of the University of Montana Western is to provide innovative interdisciplinary education through experiential learning that combines theory and practice. Montana Western services citizens of all ages with its academic, community-service, and lifelong-learning programs. As part of the global community, Montana Western encourages diversity, international awareness, environmental responsibility, and mastery of technology as a gateway to the world.

Dillon, a community of 5,000 people, is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities and an excellent quality of life.

The University of Montana Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans and people with disabilities. Position eligible for veteran?s preference in accordance with State law. Finalists for this position may be subject to a criminal background investigation.

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Source: http://www.umwestern.edu/jobs/early-childhood-and-clinical-specialist-ecss-and-co-director-of-outreach-2

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