Head Start Early Childhood Education Teachers (Continuous Recruitment)

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Head Start Early Childhood Education Teachers (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher Job Duties: Head Start is looking for both 4K and non 4K Teachers! Early Childhood Education teachers will work within the UW Oshkosh Head Start program, which is a federally funded, preschool program for low-income families. Each position works collaboratively to develop skills and practices to support school readiness for each child and to support our comprehensive services offered to each child and family. Classroom sizes are 15-16 children. School is in session September – May/early June, with additional August work hours for staff. Our program embraces the High/Scope curriculum, offers many professional development opportunities, and implements Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline programs to support social/emotional development. Head Start employees have the opportunity to work with 384 children and their families every school year. We have seven centers in five different cities throughout Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Shawano Counties.  Staff wellness is prioritized through available individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and wellness initiatives. HIRING INCENTIVE!! Head Start has a great hiring incentive happening now! New Hires, working 21 hours or more per week, will receive a $500.00 bonus after working 90 days.    New hires working 20 hours or less per week will receive a $250.00 bonus after the 90-day period.  Key Job Responsibilities: 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 Mentors new teachers and students Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums Department: Head Start Compensation: 4K Teachers - $46,464 Non-4K Teachers - $33,169.20 - $35,954.40 Required Qualifications: 4K Teacher Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and/or related field Wisconsin Pre-Kindergarten certification #080,086,088 or 090 Non-4K Teacher Associate degree or higher in early childhood education or degree in related field with experience teaching preschool How to Apply: To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cb73e24d0000 Required application materials: Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts *Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.   Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them. Contact Information: For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 920-424-1166. Legal Notices: Reasonable Accommodations UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. 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