Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position assists in providing a positive laboratory experience for college students to observe and interact with children in a developmentally, appropriate early childhood program. The incumbent provides a quality program and appropriate learning environment for children ages three to five years.

Examples of Work Performed

• Provides a developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages three to five years.
• Provides student observers with a laboratory experience conducive to learning child development philosophies and early childhood educator procedures.
• Serves as liaison between parents, children, student observers, and various other groups.
• Assists students and faculty; gathers data for research projects.
• Plans age appropriate activities.
• Utilizes and models positive reinforcement techniques and classroom management techniques.
• Adheres to guidelines for MS regulations and program philosophy.
• Supervises student workers.
• Monitors student interaction with children to ensure safety and appropriateness.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and
included by the hiring department.

• Provides a developmentally, appropriate learning environment for children ages three to five years.
• Provides students with a laboratory experience conducive to learning about child development philosophies and early childhood educator procedures.
• Serves as a liaison between parents, children, student observers, and various other groups.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in any field OR Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited four-year college or university, conferred no later than date of hire.

AND

Certification/Licensure: Incumbent with a Bachelor’s Degree must possess a valid teaching license, issued by the Mississippi Department of Education, by date of hire.

AND

Incumbent must obtain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training and certification within the first two months of employment, with recertification every two years.

Incumbent must annually complete contact hours of staff development as defined by the Mississippi Department of Health.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.