Head Start Teacher - DPI Licensed - GET

Department: Head Start
Location: Galesville - Ettrick - Trempealeau
Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Starting Wage: $54,049 to $67,578

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Job Description:

Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a full-time DPI Licensed Teacher to work at our Head Start Center located 20873 College Avenue Galesville, WI.

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.

Essential Functions:

  • 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

Supervision:

  • Supervise Teacher Assistants, Cooks, and Bus Drivers in the absence of the Center Manager

 

Mental Demands:

The employee in this position must be able to

  • Solve Problems
  • Handle Stressful situations
  • Handle multiple tasks at one time
  • Work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities
  • Establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives under minimal supervision
  • Handle and resolve occurring problems
  • Transport oneself to frequent work-related meeting and events
  • Have strong listening skills
  • Have effective listening skills
  • Effectively present information and respond to questions from employee’s and supervisors

Other Responsibilities:

  • Thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate programming for young children
  • Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws affecting programs for young children
  • Preferred knowledge of Head Start goals and objectives
  • Knowledge of low-income populations and characteristics
  • Knowledge of early childhood development and education
  • Other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory and must:

  • Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Have good computer skills
  • Be able to relate to low-income families in a supportive role
  • Be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Be punctual and maintain a neat appearance
  • Be able to make decisions sometimes immediately
  • Have excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Have excellent listening skills
  • Be able to make presentations
  • Have good organizational skills
  • Clearance of background checks as required by local, state, and federal regulations
  • Physical examination and TB test as required by local, state, and federal regulations

Education 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

Licenses, Certifications, Authorizations Required :

  • Must hold a current Wisconsin DPI Early Childhood License and/or Registry Certificate
  • Must have a valid driver’s license
  • Must have an insured vehicle
  • Must meet Western DairyLand’s insurability requirements
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification

This is a full time, 36 hours per week, Monday through Thursday position and the starting salary is $54,049.00 per year.

We offer a complete benefits package including:

Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave

  • Summers off
  • 63 hours of vacation during the school year
  • 18 hours of personal time off
  • 8 paid holidays during the school year
  • Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked
    • approximately 6 hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
    • maximum accrued sick leave of 408hours
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability agency paid

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match 

Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.

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Health Insurance

  • 90% of premiums covered for individual coverage
  • 75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
  • $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
  • Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care

Dental Insurance

  • Employee Only $36.67 per month
  • Employee + Family $108.20 per month

Vision Insurance

  • Employee Only $5.43 per month
  • Employee + Spouse $12.47 per month
  • Employee + Child(ren) $13.82 per month
  • Employee + Family $21.10 per month

Additional Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
  • Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
  • Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
  • Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
  • Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
  • WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To apply:
Complete an online application at wdHeadStart.org/jobs

Send a cover letter and resume to HR at hr@wdeoc.org

This position is open until filled.

This agency is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about our organization at www.westerndairyland.org.

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