Early Childhood Education Director

Location:

UWM Children’s Learning Center | Milwaukee, WI

Start Date: December 20, 2024

Description, Responsibilities, & Duties

Job Summary: Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Director of the Children’s Learning Center (CLC ) is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of the Children’s Learning Center with a focus on policy, education and program direction. The Director works with other departments, schools/colleges, outside agencies, professional organizations and individuals to meet the goals of UWM and the Children’s Learning Center for research, teaching and community service. The Director has full accountability for the Children’s Learning Center budget, including generation of user fees, segregated fees and other funding sources as needed.

A complete job description can be furnished upon request.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or related field
At least six (6) years in an early childhood setting, with both teaching and administrative responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s in Education, Business or Administrative Leadership, or a related field
Evidence of experience with childcare accreditation and licensing standards and processes.
A minimum of nine (9) higher education credits in business or program administration
Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, and ability to listen to other’s perspective.
Evidence of ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and members of outside agencies
Evidence of management, supervisory, and leadership experience, with strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills.
Evidence of experience to articulate child learning & development; curriculum & instructional methods; and child observation & assessment
Evidence of experience articulating child guidance, classroom management, and inclusive practices
Evidence of experience with budget, data, and business management
Evidence of experience in campus-based childcare

Salary & Benefits

Target Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000

As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.) UWM Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life

Application Procedures

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a cover letter addressing your education/experience as they apply to all minimum and preferred qualifications, and a professional resume.
Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether he/she/they meet any of the qualifications, he/she/they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.
All application materials will be further evaluated as evidence of excellent written communication skills. Candidate(s) selected for hire will be required to submit official college transcripts.

Application Notes:
For this position, applicants are required to apply online. UWM will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications. Additionally, applicants must complete all required fields and attach any required documents. The process is complete when the message “Your application has been submitted” is displayed and you receive a confirmation number.

Legal Notices | AA/EO Statement:
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodations:
UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials:
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy:
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act):
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM’s Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization:
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Program Description

The Children’s Learning Center is committed to supporting children and their parents by using theory-based care and learning practices. Through playing, interacting and communicating, the UWM Children’s Learning Center is committed to the growth of each child in all aspects of their life. We believe in not only providing education, but also providing a supportive and safe place for your family to grow socially and emotionally.

Learn more about us at https://uwm.edu/children/about-us/

Contact Info

Tony Ngo
tony@jobelephant.com

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