Head Start Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher (Continuous Recruitment)

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Head Start Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Early Child Edu Asst Teacher Job Duties: 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. 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. Classroom sizes are 15-16 children. School is in session September – May/early June, with additional August work hours for staff. 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. 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. Staff wellness is prioritized through available individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and wellness initiatives. HIRING INCENTIVE ENDING JUNE 30th, 2026!! Head Start has a great hiring incentive happening now! New Hires, working 21 hours or more per week, will receive a $500.00 bonus after working 90 days. New hires working 20 hours or less per week will receive a $250.00 bonus after the 90-day period. Key Job Responsibilities: 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 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 Department: Head Start Compensation: $17.20 - $18.35 per hour Required Qualifications: Completed or current enrollment in an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education program or a Preschool Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). If currently enrolled in either program they must be successfully completed within 9 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education How to Apply: To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: Required application materials: Resume Unofficial Transcripts *Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. 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. 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