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

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Teacher to work collaboratively with a co-teacher in infant, toddler, or preschool classrooms. The role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices and emergent curriculum, supervising children, performing administrative duties, and communicating effectively with parents and colleagues.

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Collaborate with a co-teacher in assigned early childhood classrooms (infant, toddler, preschool)
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate practices and emergent curriculum
Supervise and interact with children while maintaining documentation and portfolios
Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, parents, and other early childhood professionals
Proficiency with basic computer software including word processing, data entry, and email
Preferred experience with "Teaching Strategies Gold" software and knowledge of "Creative Curriculum"
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with coursework in Early Childhood education plus relevant experience; practicum experience in childcare required
Hourly salary range: $17.00 - $19.50 based on education and experience
Full-time position with alternate work schedules (7:00am-3:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday)
Criminal background check required; no CDL or physical required

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

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Working Title	Teacher (7:00am-3:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm, M-F)
Department	Child Care-1112
Requisition Number	S_250787
Posting Open Date	11/26/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	01/28/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	Work with a co-teacher in an assigned infant, toddler or preschool classroom. Apply professional knowledge of child development principles in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate practices and emergent curriculum while supervising and interacting with children. Communicate with co-workers, supervisors, parents, other early childhood professionals, etc. Perform administrative duties including preparation of lesson plans, maintaining documentation and portfolios, etc. 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 on going professional development opportunities. In addition, staff can take advantage of delicious and nutritious meals which are provided daily. The University of Nebraska – Lincoln offers a highly competitive benefits package which include: Tuition Remission Quality and affordable health care package options Generous paid leave options, including 13 paid Holidays Retirement The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.
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	$17.00-$19.50/hr based on 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)	7:00am-3:30pm or 9:30am-6:00pm, 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.
(Open Ended Question)
* (CHILD CARE) What experience/knowledge, if any do you have of Teaching Strategies-Gold?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience and proficiency with basic computer software (word processing, data entry, email).
(Open Ended Question)

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