4K Preschool Teacher

What You'll Do

• Develop curricula that align with UHP's philosophy and goals, taking into account the unique needs and abilities of each child.
• Provide top-notch care and supervision for your assigned group of children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children and encourage socialization among them.
• Foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and inclusivity by:
• Creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that celebrates individuality.
• Providing personalized attention and support to each child.
• Offering constructive feedback and encouragement to promote growth and development.
• Empowering children to become independent and confident individuals.
• Designing a curriculum that unlocks each child's full potential.

• Embracing and celebrating the diversity of our community by:
• Being open-minded and receptive to learning about different cultures.
• Encouraging families to share their cultural heritage with us.
• Integrating diverse perspectives and experiences into our curriculum.
• Using effective communication strategies to engage with families from diverse backgrounds.

• Conducting annual conferences with parents to discuss each child's progress and goals.

• Maintaining detailed records of each child's progress and communicating with parents throughout the year.

• Coordinating with your co-teacher to ensure representation at Board meetings.

• Supporting UHP's compliance with all regulatory requirements, including licensing and accreditation.

• Taking on additional responsibilities as needed to ensure the success of our program.

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 Bachelor’s Degree and the commitment to acquire a 4K teaching license is a requirement for this position. 
• A warm and approachable demeanor that allows you to connect with children and families. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and the Director to achieve our program's goals. 
• Professional behavior and communication with children, families, parent helpers, and co-workers. 
• Able to work with co-teacher in cooperation with the Director and/or Administrator, other teachers, members of the UHP Board, and all families of the school to provide a stimulating and safe environment for the children. 
• 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. 
• Able to lift 2 -7-year-old children if needed up to 50 pounds. 
• Prior to assuming the position, a person hired to be a child care teacher shall complete or obtain coursework related to this position. 
• Complete a background check. 
• We will assist you to fulfill other required training for the position. 
• Maintain vaccination for COVID-19.
• Willing to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with UHP program philosophy.

Nice to Have

We are seeking a candidate with experience in a play-based preschool program, preferably in a City of Madison accredited setting.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days for teacher shall include the following:
• Labor Day
• Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Martin Luther King Day
• Teacher shall be allowed without deduction in the agreed fee, twelve (12) sick days prorated for part-time. After the first year, unused sick days may be accumulated from year to year, up to a maximum of twenty days (20).
• If enrollment is at maximum teacher will be paid a bonus at the end of the fall and the spring semesters.
• INSERVICE:
• Within the salary as specified in this agreement, is included the following paid in-service time:
• Thirteen and a half (13.5) hours of staff meeting time
• Two (2) days (3.5 hours/day) for teacher to attend state and regional conferences as described on attached benefits.
• Each semester, one 2-hour planning/in-service to be held during set-up/close-down weeks.
• 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.
• UHP will pay 0% of twelve (12) monthly health insurance premiums for teacher under an insurance plan offered by Community Coordinated Child Care (4-C). Teacher is able to access the plans but must pay full premiums. Healthcare.gov is an insurance marketplace for your own coverage.
• Insurance/Retirement Benefits: Each employee will receive $50 per month to put toward their own insurance and/or retirement account.
• UHP will pay $40 per month toward employee phone.
• All teacher children receive 50% tuition. This benefit starts after teacher passes probationary period.