Head Start Early Childhood Education Teachers (Continuous Recruitment)
About The Position
Head Start is seeking Early Childhood Education Teachers for both 4K and non-4K positions. This role is within the UW Oshkosh Head Start program, a federally funded preschool program designed for low-income families. Teachers will collaborate to foster school readiness in children and support comprehensive services for children and families. Classroom sizes are typically 15-16 children. The school year runs from September to May/early June, with additional work hours in August. The program utilizes the High/Scope curriculum and incorporates Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline programs to enhance social-emotional development. Head Start employees have the opportunity to impact the lives of 384 children and their families annually across seven centers in five different cities within Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Shawano Counties. Staff wellness is a priority, supported by individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and other wellness initiatives.
Requirements
- For 4K Teacher: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and/or related field
- For 4K Teacher: Wisconsin Pre-Kindergarten certification #080,086,088 or 090
- For Non-4K Teacher: Associate degree or higher in early childhood education or degree in related field with experience teaching preschool
Responsibilities
- Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed
- Mentors new teachers and students
- Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom
- 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
- Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Staff wellness initiatives
- Individual/group reflective practice
- Practice Based Coaching
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Career Level
Entry Level
