Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.

With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!

The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.

This position will serve as an assistant to a preschool Lead Teacher in the UWG Bright from the Start Pre-K program in the COE Early Learning Center. Duties and responsibilities are: Assist Lead Teacher in providing developmentally appropriate teaching for each child based on evidence documented by planning and executing appropriate activities; Assist in gathering evaluative evidence according to grant guidelines; Assist in maintaining appropriate classroom behavior intervention systems; Assisting Lead Teacher in maintaining records and completing appropriate documentation including, but not limited to: lesson planning, checklists, student information, portfolios; Performing non-instructional duties as necessary to the program including, but not limited to: maintaining the safety of the Pre-K children, snack preparation and distribution, maintaining daily cleaning/sanitation, laundry; Assisting Lead Teacher in communicating with families to include newsletters, emails, and telephone calls; Assisting with supervision/mentoring of UWG student workers; Other duties as assigned. This is an annual contract for which continuation is based on availability of grant funding on a yearly basis.

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Assists Lead Teacher in providing instruction to and assists in gathering assessment of Pre-K Children, including but not limited to: providing developmentally appropriate teaching for each child based on evidence documented by planning and executing appropriate activities, gathering evaluation evidence according to grant guidelines, maintaining appropriate classroom management systems.

Assist with Lead Teacher with Supervision of UWG Students - 5
Assist with Lead Teacher with Supervision of UWG Students.

UWG duties and responsibilities - 5
All other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the University.

Assisting in Record Keeping - 5
Assists Lead Teacher in maintaining records and completing appropriate documentation including, but not limited to: lesson planning, checklists, student information, portfolios.

Non-Instructional duties - 10
Performs non-instructional duties as necessary to the program including, but not limited to: maintaining the safety of the Pre-K children, snack preparation and distribution, maintaining daily cleaning/sanitation, laundry.

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or credentials/degree in Early Childhood.

Required Experience
Must be able to work effectively with children younger than five years of age.

Preferred Experience
Previous work in a school setting with young children.

SKILLS
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia's affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.