Job Description
Summary Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a DPI Licensed Teacher to work at the Truax 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 Eau Claire Area School District 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
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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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