Teacher (7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F)

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Teacher to supervise and engage children aged 6 weeks to 5 years in infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms. The role involves applying child development knowledge to implement appropriate curriculum, communicating with stakeholders, and handling administrative tasks such as lesson planning and maintaining documentation.

Highlights

Supervise and engage children between 6 weeks and 5 years alongside a co-teacher in assigned classrooms.

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices and emergent curriculum based on child development knowledge.

Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and early childhood professionals.

Perform administrative duties including preparing lesson plans and maintaining child portfolios.

Proficiency required with basic computer software: word processing, data entry, and email.

Preferred experience with "Teaching Strategies Gold" software and knowledge of "Creative Curriculum."

Must hold a bachelor’s, associate’s degree with coursework, or have equivalent experience in early childhood education.

Demonstrated leadership skills to manage classrooms and student staff, making independent decisions.

Criminal history background check required.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Teacher (7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F) Full Description

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Working Title	Teacher (7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F)
Department	Child Care-1112
Requisition Number	S_260300
Posting Open Date	04/23/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	05/07/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	Teachers at the UNL Children’s Center are essential to the success of each classroom, ensuring the safety, security, and developmental well-being of all children in our care. As a Children’s Center Teacher, you will: Supervise and engage children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years alongside a co-teacher in an assigned infant, toddler, or preschool classroom Apply your knowledge of child development to plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices and emergent curriculum Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, parents, and other early childhood professionals Complete administrative responsibilities including preparing lesson plans and maintaining documentation and child portfolios About Us: The UNL Children’s Center is a Step Up to Quality participant with the highest possible STEP 5 rating, offers a professional work environment that allows you to use your degree daily, and provides ongoing professional development opportunities. In addition, staff can take advantage of delicious and nutritious meals which are provided daily. At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. Our campus is known for its welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska. When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Ample paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Employee & dependent scholarship program to pursue higher education Generous retirement plans with university match Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See *https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination*.
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree, and/or associates degree with coursework in Early Childhood education and two years of experience, and/or a minimum of four years of relevant early childhood education/experience required. Must have practicum experience completed in a child care environment while attending school; significant, relevant experience may be substituted depending on the candidate’s ability to meet the education and practicum plan requirements. Must have experience and proficiency with basic computer software such as word processing, data entry, and email. Knowledge of early childhood developmental care required. Must have excellent communication skills that can be tailored to children, peers, parents, etc. Must have demonstrated leadership skills that include the ability to lead a classroom of children and student staff while making independent decisions and solving problems in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field, plus two years of experience working in an early childhood program preferred. Experience with “Teaching Strategies Gold” software and knowledge of” Creative Curriculum” preferred.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	Salary commensurate with education and experience
How to Apply	Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Samia Moreland sassad2@nebraska.edu 4024722009
Job Category (old)	Office/Service
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)	Rotating Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm or 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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* (CHILD CARE) In your early childhood program experience, what experience do you have planning and implementing child-oriented activities? Indicate if this experience is with infants, toddlers, and/or pre-school children. Include practicum experience.
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* (CHILD CARE) What experience/knowledge, if any do you have of Teaching Strategies-Gold?
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* Please describe your experience and proficiency with basic computer software (word processing, data entry, email).
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