BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, vision
• vacation and sick time
• 4% 403(b) match after 2 years
• company paid life insurance and long term disability
• no weekends or holiday work
• including Flexible spend accounts

POSITION SPECIFIC DETAILS:
Hours: 40 hours/week
Status: Part Year*
Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin

SUMMARY

The 4K Lead Teacher/Site Director will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. This person will plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children living in low-income, at-risk environments. Will ensure the provision of quality, comprehensive child development services including education, health, nutrition, parent involvement, and necessary family support services and referrals; follow Head Start performance standards, Reach Dane policies and procedures, DCF Childcare Licensing requirements, YoungStar and/or City of Madison (if applicable); maintain positive relationships with parents, children and coworkers and community partners. The person will provide supervision and performance feedback for reporting staff.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Must possess a minimum AA degree in Early Childhood, and/or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or Elementary Education or related degree that includes 18 credits specifically related to ECE.
• DPI certification in ECE or related DPI certification is required within one year of the start date with an educational plan thereafter
• At least 1 year experience in an early care education setting; experience teaching preschool children means completion of supervised student teaching or experience as a preschool teacher in a licensed program or employment as a public school preschool teacher
• Successfully pass the Caregiver Background Check
• Successfully complete a physical exam upon hiring
• Experience working with low-income families
• Must have a valid Wisconsin’s Driver’s License, motor vehicle and adequate liability insurance as required by agency policy and state liability regulations
• Must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others and be able to relate well to children, families, staff and community
• Demonstrate effective listening, oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the agency’s mission
• Preferred bilingual, Spanish; not required
• Must secure Registry certificate within 90 days of employment
• Other duties as assigned

*Part Year employees have built in vacations which include summer break, 2 weeks in winter, and spring break (part year staff follow the school district calendar in which their program is located)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.