_DPI Certified 4K Teacher_
This role is a full time, in-person, DPI Certified 4K Teacher position at Bernie's Place, Wisconsin Union Childcare Center.
Located on the edge of the Eagle Heights Woods near Lake Mendota, Bernie's Place is a small and long standing, licensed and accredited, non-profit childcare program serving the families and students connected with the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Our license allows us to care for up to 54 children aged six weeks to six years old, Monday through Friday from 7:00am until 5:45pm.
Our building has a spacious elevator and stairs to navigate our two stories plus a basement.
As a 4K Teacher at Bernie's you would work with one other 4K Teacher to provide a 4K curriculum to a classroom room of students Monday-Friday during the school day.
This position works seven hours per day with children and has 1 hour per day away from children for break and other tasks.
This position comes with competitive union protected benefits including health and dental insurance, immediate accrual of vacation/sick leave, family leave and childcare at a greatly reduced rate.
Bernie's offers a vegetarian, mostly local and organic breakfast and lunch menu for both students and staff.
We are currently offering a sign on bonus, as well.
The yearly pay for this position is in the range of 38k-45k, depending upon education and experience.
*To apply please send resume and cover letter to Amy at welk1958amyl@gmail.
com*
Skills and Knowledge Required:
* Must meet State of WI requirements as 4K DPI Certified Teacher
* 4 Year Degree in Elementary Education or related 4 Year Degree required
* Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required
* Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Demonstrate organizational abilities
* Ability to build rapport with families and community members
* Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Key Responsibilities:
* Work as a team member to meet the social, physical, and emotional needs of children and the classroom environments at Bernie’s where we support cultural differences and varied family structures
* Coordinate with fellow teachers to create, plan and evolve Bernie’s curriculum through engaging, play-based, weekly lesson plans emphasizing natural materials; adapting to moment-to-moment teaching opportunities as they arise
* Practice positive child-guidance techniques
* Assist with the orientation, training and evaluation of substitute teachers through any necessary collaborations with the Director
* Support researchers and volunteers to understand and acclimate to the culture of classrooms at Bernie’s
* Commit to contributions towards Bernie’s community through parent-teacher collaborative projects, discussions, work projects, fundraisers, and communications to our parent Board of Directors
* Report holistic developmental progress of children with fellow teachers to parents through bi-annual reports and through parent-teacher conferences and informal daily check-ins
* Maintain daily open and honest communication with parents and fellow teachers via personal interactions, emails, and daily report sheets
* Attend in-service, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development opportunities to enrich Bernie’s understanding of best practices in early childhood education
* Facilitate Transfer plans for children aging out classrooms in collaboration with fellow Bernie’s teachers and the Director as needed.
* Identify and prioritize projects for staff/parent work days in accordance with program needs and goals
* Meet all applicable licensing regulations
*To apply please send resume and cover letter to Amy at welk1958amyl@gmail.
com*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,500.
00 - $44,500.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* No nights
* No weekends
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Early childhood education: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)
* 4K DPI Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
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