Head Start Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher (Continuous Recruitment)

UWSYS University of Wisconsin System Administration; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

UWSYS University of Wisconsin System Administration is seeking an Head Start Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher at UW Oshkosh Head Start. This regular, on-site role supports school readiness through the High/Scope curriculum and Pyramid Model, with collaboration across centers in multiple counties.

Responsibilities include safety, classroom support, and developing individualized plans; requires an Associate Degree or CDA, with a preferred Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education.

Qualifications

• Completed or current enrollment in an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education program or a Preschool CDA. If currently enrolled in either program they must be successfully completed within 9 months of hire.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom.
• Assists with basic technical and administrative classroom support.
• Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations.
• Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children.
• Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums.

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Preschool CDA Credential

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position Title:

Head Start Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Early Child Edu Asst Teacher

Job Duties:

Early Childhood Education Assistant 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 employeeshave the opportunity towork 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

• Assists with basic technical and administrative classroom support

• Documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations

• Updates and organizes individualized and developmental educational plans for children

• Assists with the planning and facilitation of classroom programming and classroom coordination and organization for a early childhood education facility according to established curriculums

Department:

Head Start

Compensation:

$17.37 - $19.50 per hour

Required Qualifications:

• Completed or current enrollment in an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education program or a Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). If currently enrolled in either program they must be successfully completed within 9 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education

Contact Information:

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at [e-mail] 920-424-1166.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.