Classroom Teacher II -Plymouth, Wisconsin ($21.62/HR)

UMOS, Inc.•Plymouth, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for planning and implementing learning environments and experiences for children, ensuring their developmental progress, and maintaining required documentation. The role involves direct interaction with children, parents, and other staff, adhering to various educational frameworks and safety regulations.

Requirements

Be 21 years of age or older.
Have an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related field with 18 college credit hours in Early Childhood Education, OR hold a state-issued Teaching License to act as a pre-kindergarten or early childhood teacher if the Associate’s degree is not related.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must have basic computer skills including data entry and internet usage.
Have reliable transportation; hold a valid driver's license with adequate car insurance.
Work flexible and/or irregular hours with some travel.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a physical exam and TB screening test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Complete SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children.
Complete Fire Extinguisher Training.
Proof of certification in Infant/Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days or sooner if required by local/state regulation.
Register in the State Childcare registry.

Nice To Haves

Preferred teaching experience with children ages 0-5.
Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

Schedule, complete, and track all required home visits and parent/teacher conferences.
Schedule and complete child developmental screenings and assessments.
Ensure collection and timely online entry of classroom observations and documentation.
Complete assessment finalization checkpoints for all children within the specified timeframe.
Use assessment results to create/update individualized plans in conjunction with parents to address each child’s needs and track progress.
Plan and implement indoor and outdoor learning environments and experiences using the Creative Curriculum System, UMOS School Readiness Plan, and the Head Start Early Learning Outcome Framework.
Implement daily activity plans, field trips, and transition activities.
Submit completed, legible, required documents to the Child Development Coordinator in a timely manner.
Implement Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) for children with disabilities, ensuring Individual Goals are integrated into individualized plans and lesson planning, including tracking goal progress.
Maintain required documentation on children and classroom activities (e.g., child roster/absentee list, meal count, classroom child file, case notes, developmental screenings, assessments) and submit written reports to the Child Development Coordinator.
Maintain and document written and verbal communication with families regarding developmental progress and other pertinent information using the PFCE Framework.
Maintain and document the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) within the classroom in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, including conducting and participating in family-style meals.
Implement required health and safety policies and procedures, including storage of hazardous materials, health and safety checklists, daily child observation, diapering, injury/accident prevention, child accident reports, sanitizing, cleaning, and universal precautions.
Participate in the ongoing weekly generation and collection of non-federal shares (In-kind).
Use positive guidance strategies to help children learn, monitor, and promote positive behaviors.
Conduct direct sight and sound supervision of all children at all times and demonstrate active supervision.
Communicate, assist, and work with other staff in coordinating arrival and departure of children, setup and cleanup of environments, and working with bus staff to ensure clear communication between center and parents.
Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and center activities as assigned by the Center Manager and CDC.
May be requested to assist in training and/or supporting other teaching staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.