Preschool Teacher

What You'll Do

• Create engaging curricula that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of children, in line with UHP's philosophy and goals.
• Provide exceptional care and supervision for assigned groups of children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Foster positive relationships among children and encourage social skills through interactive activities.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect, embracing their unique individuality and cultural background.
• Recognize and respect the multicultural diversity of our school community by promoting cultural awareness and inclusion.
• Maintain open communication with parents, providing regular progress updates and seeking their input.
• Coordinate with co-teachers and administrators to ensure a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Meet regulatory requirements and contribute to the school's compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay up-to-date with best practices in early childhood education.

• Conduct annual conferences with parents to discuss child development and progress.

• Record and track child progress, preparing regular progress reports and meeting with parents as needed.

• Represent the co-teaching team at Board meetings, ensuring a unified voice and collaborative approach.

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. 
• Willingness to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with UHP program philosophy and possess a warm, friendly personality with excellent communication skills.
• Age 18 or older, with a professional demeanor towards children, families, parent helpers, and co-workers.
• 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 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.
• Completion of a background check and vaccination for COVID-19.
• Other required training for the position will be provided with assistance from UHP.
• 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.

Nice to Have

Experience teaching in a City of Madison accredited preschool program is highly valued, as it demonstrates a commitment to play-based, developmentally appropriate education.

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.
• If enrollment is at maximum teacher will be paid a bonus at the end of the fall and the spring semesters.
• 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.
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• 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.