Western Dairyland Head Start is hiring a full-time DPI Licensed Teacher to work at our Truax Head Start Center located at 623 Truax Boulevard, Eau Claire, 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.

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

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

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