Job Description
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
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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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Job Tags
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