Head Start Teacher

Summary Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a Teacher to work at the Black River Falls Head Start Location, located in Black River Falls, 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.
Duties Plan lessons for assigned classrooms.
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 assessment 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 conference at least two times per year to enhance parents knowledge and understanding of the child's education and developmental 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 handouts 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 log.
Maintain necessary Child Plus documentation for children and families.
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 background Comply with Policies and Procedures and Standards of Conducts Maintain confidentiality Complete individual needs assessment and develop professional development goal annually Complete a minimum of 15 hours of professional development per year Requirements The ideal candidates should have an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely-related field.
Head Start will also look at candidates with 2 year Early Childhood degrees or candidates with bachelor degrees in other fields who are willing to work on a professional development plan with Head Start to obtain the necessary Head Start licensing requirements through additional trainings and/or classes (Head Start funded).
Associate's Degree or 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.
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 and pay our full-time employees for 40 hours! 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.