Early Child Edu Asst Teacher

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Position Title:

Job Category:

Employment Type:

Job Profile:

Job Duties:

• Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculum

• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

• Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children

• Assists with basic technical and administrative classroom support

• Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma

  Be at least

• 18 years of age and meet DCF 251.05 (3) (g)

• Experience working with young children.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff

• Able to acquire Registry Certificate at a level 5 or higher or eligibility to register at level 5

• Completed approved childcare course or willing to complete online within 6 months of start date

• CPR certified within 6 months of start date

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in early childhood or related field

• Two years or more experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool aged children in a classroom.

• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education (DCF 251)

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations

• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

• Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums

• Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed

• Mentors new teachers and students

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma

  Be at least

• 18 years of age and meet DCF 251.05 (3) (g)

• Experience working with young children.

• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff

• Able to acquire Registry Certificate at a level 5 or higher or eligibility to register at level 5

• Completed approved childcare course or willing to complete online within 6 months of start date

• CPR certified within 6 months of start date

• Successful completion of a post-offer employment test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in early childhood or related field

• Two years or more experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool aged children in a classroom.

• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education (DCF 251)

Applicants are required to apply online at Career Opportunities. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.  Applicants are required to provide:

• Resume

• Letter of interest specifying qualifications and experience (cover letter)

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Katy Huneke

Search Chair

katy.huneke@uwrf.edu 

Deadline to Apply: Initial review of applications will begin upon receipt. For full consideration, applicants should submit all required materials on or before March 3, 2026 

The pay rate is $18 per hour

The selected candidate must be able to pass a post-offer employment test.

A six probationary period is required.
 

Employees receive excellent benefits including exceptionally low-cost comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits; employer match of Wisconsin Retirement System contributions of 6.95%; an attractive amount of paid leave per year in addition to paid sick leave.

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-4941.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 

Title IX Notice 

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see students.uwrf.edu/titleix. 

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy 

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous Universities of Wisconsin institutions and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at www.uwrf.edu/police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy. 

Reasonable Accommodations 

UW-River Falls provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. 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 an accommodation in applying because of a disability, contact hr@uwrf.edu or 715-425-3518. 

Academic Freedom & Freedom of Expression 

The University is committed to academic freedom and freedom of expression, and provides all members of the University community the broadest possible latitude to explore ideas and to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, pursuant to Regent Policy Document 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.