Head Start Teacher - DPI License

Acquire4Hire LLC; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Wisconsin is seeking a Head Start Teacher to support early childhood education initiatives aimed at promoting school readiness among children from income-eligible families. The role involves lesson planning, conducting assessments, and ensuring compliance with Head Start regulations. Benefits include a four-day workweek and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match

Health, dental, and life insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations.
• Must maintain current DPI license.
• Experience in Early Childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons for assigned classroom.
• Conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate each child’s developmental level.
• Facilitate parent conferences to enhance parents' understanding.

Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Parent Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or closely related degree

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$54,049.00/yr - $67,578.00/yr

Summary

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a DPI Licensed Teacher to work at the Galesville Head Start Center.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from income-eligible families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

This position works in collaboration with the Galesville - Ettrick - Trempealeau school district t to provide 4K programming and Head Start Programming in a full day model. This is a full-time, school year position.

Duties

• Plan lessons for assigned classroom
• Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning to ensure inclusion of all children
• Provide for the health and safety of participants in the Center along with the Center Manager
• Recommend purchases of equipment and supplies to the Center Manager
• Responsible for daily activities with children individually and in assigned groups
• Complete developmental screenings
• Conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate each child?s developmental level and progress in outcomes aligned to the school readiness goals
• Conduct at least two home visits per program year for each family to engage the parents in the child?s learning and development
• Facilitate parent conferences at least two times per year to enhance parent?s knowledge and understanding of the child?s education and development progress
• Train volunteers for classroom assistance
• Implement classroom activities and outdoor activities
• Prepare the classroom, outdoor space, and other center facilities for daily activities
• Prepare classroom materials for daily activities
• Attend IEP meetings and other agency?s consultations to coordinate activities and to share information
• Coordinate component efforts for families through Tiered staff meetings with Head Start staff and program managers when necessary
• Provide information on class activities at parent meetings and through hand outs and newsletters
• Implement positive guidance and model appropriate practice
• Work closely with center staff, program managers, and outside agency, if applicable, to refer children to the appropriate services
• Maintain online records on each child to document progress (TSG online assessment)
• Maintain attendance records on each child
• Maintain children?s portfolios, work samples, files, and medical logs
• Maintain necessary Child Plus documentation for children and families
• Maintain current DPI license, DPI PDP if applicable
• Knowledge of state and federal Head Start regulations; Child Care Licensing Rules; Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework; Head Start Parent, Family, and Community Engagement; and Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Demonstrate understanding of Head Start philosophy and Western Dairyland Head Start?s core values
• Demonstrate sensitivity to culture and family backgrounds
• Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts
• Maintain confidentiality
• Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goals annually
• Complete a minimum of 25 hours of professional development per year
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor?s degree in early childhood or closely related degree
• Experience teaching in the field of Early Childhood and work with families related to the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework Model
• Current Wisconsin DPI licensure and/or Registry Certificate required
  
  

Nice To Haves

Find out more at https://www.wdheadstart.org/work-with-us

Benefits

Western Dairyland is committed to employee wellness and work-life balance. We have implemented a four-day 36 hour workweek. We offer a complete benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match, EAP, paid time off, and sick leave. Western Dairyland is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. We provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to support staff development.

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  Entry level

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  IT Services and IT Consulting

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