UW Oshkosh Head Start currently accepting applications for 4K teachers to join our family! Head Start provides comprehensive education, family support and health services to assist the whole child and family in school readiness. Our program provides additional supports and resources to individualize for children and help teachers succeed. 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.
We offer a generous salary of $46,464.00 paid out bi-weekly, over 26 pay dates per year. This position includes a great benefits package including, but not limited to, health insurance, vacation days, personal time and sick leave.
We also have a great hiring incentive happening now! Applicants hired into this position will receive a $500.00 bonus after 90 days of work.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education and/or related field, Pre-Kindergarten certification #080, 083, 086, 088, or 090.
- Extensive knowledge of child development, appropriate observation/assessment methods in early child development and demonstrated knowledge of implementing early childhood curriculum.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
- Successful completion of criminal background checks.
PREFERENCES
- Experience in a Head Start program
- Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework
- Prior experience working with preschool ages children.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to interact with preschool age children, including: moving and reacting quickly when necessary to ensure safety of children; lifting or carrying a child in order to provide assistance and/or to respond to an unsafe situation; standing, sitting, bending, climbing in/out of van and/or bus; stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling to interact with children at their level; carry thirty (30) to fifty (50) pounds.
DO NOT APPLY ON INDEED.COM -- TO BE CONSIDERED APPLICANTS MUST FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING PRACTICE.
Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application; cover letter, current resume, unofficial transcripts (official required upon hire), copy of DPI issued teaching license and contact information for three professional references (email address and phone number) to direct link: https://careers.uwosh.edu/cw/en-us/job/497991/head-start-education-positions-open-pool
UW Oshkosh is a EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.'
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Work Location:
- One location
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $46,464.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person