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

Department: Education
Position: Permanent 12-month position (eight hours per day)
Salary: $39,520 annually plus full Montana University System benefits
Posting Date: February 2012

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 annually serves over 100 students who participate in field experiences, observation and research in the Curious Minds facility.

The ECSS and co-director of operations will develop and implement all aspects of an innovative, exemplary, model preschool program and share teaching and administrative responsibilities with the ECSS and co-director of outreach. This position will have primary responsibility for overseeing all aspects of budget management. This position is highly autonomous and requires daily independent decision-making and judgment.

Requirements
Minimum qualifications for this position include a bachelor?s degree in early childhood education; experience with budget management; 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 the ability to:

• Deliver exemplary, innovative education and family support services for Dillon area children and their families at Curious Minds: Early Care and Education Center;
• Provide an academic site and supervision for pre-service clinical experiences;
• Work collaboratively with a diverse group of people, using effective interpersonal and written and oral communication skills;
• Facilitate research at Curious Minds;
• Take a lead in the operations of Curious Minds: Early Care and Education Center including planning, organizing, and coordinating program management, licensure, and the budget.
• Engage in ongoing professional development;
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

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

Julie Bullard
The University of Montana Western
710 South Atlantic Street
Dillon, MT 59725

Screening of applications will begin March 12 and the position will remain open until filled. Please direct questions to Julie Bullard at (406) 683-7176.

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.

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. This position is eligible for veteran?s preference in accordance with State law. Finalists for this position will be subject to a criminal background investigation.

Click here for a printable version of the job description

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

bo jackson bo jackson ibogaine weather houston weather houston small business saturday small business saturday