University of Nebraska-Lincoln · 2 months ago
Extension Instructor or Open Rank Extension Educator - Early Childhood (Dawson County)
Lexington, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a full-time faculty member for Nebraska Extension focusing on Early Childhood development for families with children aged 0-8 years. The role involves creating and delivering innovative learning experiences to empower communities and improve school readiness and social-emotional growth for children.
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Responsibilities
Develop focused, comprehensive learning programs for children aged 0-8 years
Collaborate with research and extension faculty to create innovative learning experiences
Work with high performing teams to empower Nebraskans to improve their lives around critical issues
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in child development, human development, early childhood education, or closely related field (extension educator) OR bachelor's degree in child development, human development, early childhood education, or closely related field (extension instructor). If hired as an instructor, the incumbent will be expected to make satisfactory progress towards and complete a master's degree within the initial five-year appointment period
Demonstrated ability to communicate information (i.e., publications, presentations, web, and social media) to various audiences
Successful experience teaching in a formal or non-formal education settings (i.e., preschool, K-12)
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and programs
Experience working with individuals, coworkers, and teams to accomplish individual and/or group goals, as evidenced by college, career, and/or community activities
Outstanding leadership skills as demonstrated by roles in college, career, and/or community activities
Knowledge and/or experience working with early childhood professionals and/or caregivers (e.g., providers and teachers)
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (written and verbal)
Benefits
Tuition remission for full-time employees, up to 15 credit hours per year
Company
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska.
Founded in 1949
5001-10000 employees
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