Fall 2011 Employment Opportunities

Open positions:

Head Start Classroom Teacher - 003a.1112

Department: Head Start/Early Child Development

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibility implementing high quality early childhood programming for children and their families as detailed in the Head Start program performance standards, with particular attention to meeting the standards for Education and Early Childhood Development; Child and Health and Developmental Services; Child Mental Health; Child Health and Safety; and Services to Children with Disabilities. Set up pre-school environment, prepare and implement developmentally appropriate daily lesson plans.

Plan and provide individual and group activities to stimulate growth in communication, problem solving, self help, and physical development. Implement positive guidance strategies and support child's social/emotional/behavioral growth. Make two home visits and have two conferences with each family, relating the progress of the child and seeking parent input for growth goals. Complete ongoing evaluations of each child, using the Child Observation Record (COR) form and assisting with required screenings.

Provide materials and assistance to help parents understand the child's developmental, educational and nutritional needs. Provide opportunities for parent involvement in planning and helping in the classroom. Assist in planning and implementing parent meetings, special programs and training events. Attend staff meetings, training events and job related meetings as directed. Follow all guidelines and procedures outlined Licensing Rules for Group Day Care Centers.

See job description for detailed list of responsibilities.

Requirements:

Minimum of BA in Early Childhood with no more than 6-9 credits remaining toward bachelor's degree. Experience teaching young children.

Preferences:

BS Early Childhood Education or BS relevant degree.

Starting Date:

9/1/11

Salary

:Competitive

Terms of Appointment:

(1 fte), academic staff, 9 month appointment. Some summer, night and weekend work required. Position subject to available funding.

Application Deadline:

7/20/2011 or until filled

How to Apply: Send letter of application, resume, three current letters of recommendation, transcripts (official or photocopy) and one personal reference to:

Lynn Hammen
Director of Early Child Development
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
800 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920.450.9059
hammenl@uwosh.edu

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer.

Employment will require a criminal background check. UW Oshkosh complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

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