Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Head Start Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher (Continuous Recruitment)

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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About the role

  • School is in session September - May/early June, with additional August work hours for staff.
  • Head Start employees have the opportunity to work with 384 children and their families every school year.
  • We have seven centers in five different cities throughout Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Shawano Counties.

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
  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • If currently enrolled in either program they must be successfully completed within 9 months of hire.
  • UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law.
  • In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

Nice to have

  • To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cb73e24d0000
  • Required application materials:
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  • Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above.
  • Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.
  • Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
  • Contact Information:
  • For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

Compensation

  • $17.37 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Staff wellness is prioritized through available individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and wellness initiatives.
  • 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
  • Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history.
  • Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.
  • This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
  • All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.

Company info

  • We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Visa & Work Authorization

  • All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.

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