Preschool Teacher

Summary UHP Lead Teachers provide care for children in a play and nature-based learning environment. Lead Teachers will plan and facilitate developmental activities as part of a comprehensive program for children’s physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Work Schedule 8:15 am – noon, 1–5 days (4–20 hrs/week) 11:30 am – 1 pm, 1–5 days per week (1.5–7.5 hrs/week) Lunch Bunch 12:15 pm – 4 pm, 1–5 days (4–20 hrs/week) Duties Plan curriculum appropriate for ages and developmental levels consistent with UHP philosophy and goals. Provide care and protection for assigned group of children, ensuring supervision, health and safety procedures, and appropriate staff/child ratios. Interact with children in all program areas, encouraging positive social relationships. Treat all children with dignity and respect, delivering individual care: acceptance, attention, positive feedback, nurturing independence, and a curriculum that supports full development. Recognize and respect multicultural diversity: sensitivity, cultural learning opportunities, family sharing, inclusive materials, and ESL communication strategies. Conduct Ready, Set, Go conferences before the academic year. Maintain observational records, prepare progress reports, meet with parents for conferences, and provide ongoing communication. Coordinate attendance at Board meetings with co‑teacher to ensure representation. Assist in UHP’s compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements. Perform other duties as determined cooperatively by UHP Staff, UHP Board, and Director. Requirements A DPI teaching license from the State of Wisconsin that includes Pre‑K (4K), a Bachelor’s Degree to apply for a substitute teaching license or a commitment to acquire a 4K teaching license. Warm, friendly personality with ability to relate well to children; sensitive to feelings and needs. Willingness to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with UHP program philosophy. Professional demeanor toward children, families, parent helpers, and co‑workers. Ability to work with co‑teacher in cooperation with the Director, Administrator, other teachers, UHP Board members, and families to provide a stimulating and safe environment. At least 18 years of age. At least 320 hours of experience as an assistant child‑care teacher in a group child‑care center or other approved early childhood setting. Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds if needed. Prior to assuming the position, completion of coursework related to this position. Complete a background check. Assist with other required training for the position. Maintain COVID‑19 vaccination. Nice To Haves Teaching experience in a City of Madison accredited play‑based developmentally appropriate preschool program. Benefits Paid vacation days for teacher include: Labor Day; Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving; Martin Luther King Day. Paid holidays: Teacher shall receive paid holidays (details from policy). Absence / Sick days: Teacher allowed twelve (12) sick days without deduction in the agreed fee. Bonus: If enrollment is at maximum, teacher will receive a bonus at the end of the fall and spring semesters. In‑Service Thirteen and a half (13.5) hours of staff meeting time. Two days (3.5 hrs/day) for teacher to attend state and regional conferences as described. Each semester, one 2‑hour planning/in‑service to be held during set‑up/close‑down weeks. Continuing Education UHP will pay up to a maximum of half of $100.00 a year per staff member toward teacher’s continuing professional education as approved by the Board of Directors. Insurance / Retirement Healthcare.gov is an insurance marketplace for your own coverage. Each employee will receive $50 per month toward their own insurance and/or retirement account. Phone: UHP will pay $40 per month toward employee phone. Childcare Benefit All teacher children receive 50 % tuition after teacher passes probationary period. #J-18808-Ljbffr