Morning Part Time Teacher

Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

The primary responsibility of the Preschool Teacher is to provide care, supervision, and management for children in a child-initiated, play-based, outdoor and indoor learning environment.The lead teacher plans and facilitates developmental activities as part of a comprehensive program for children's physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth, so children can reach their highest potential.

Hours:8:15-Noon, 1-5 days a week

Duties

The UHP's Co-teaching team is responsible for:
1. Providing a curriculum that is appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of the assigned group of children consistent with UHP philosophy and goals.

2. Conducting Ready, Set, Go Conferences prior to or at the start of the Academic Year.

3. Writing up weekly lesson plans and posting them to the UHP Parents Everything You Need To Know Google Drive.

4. Meeting regularly with other teachers to coordinate weekly plans and shared responsibilities including:
-Library book pick-up and return,
-Rotation of small manipulative toys,
-Changes, such as rotating toys, to the classroom environment,
-Communicating positively and effectively with co-workers,
-Assist in the planning of the center's future.

5. Ensuring that the environment and activities are prepared prior to the children's arrival each day, and that equipment and supplies are accessible and in good condition.Individualizes programming according to children's interests and developmental goals.

6. Providing care and protection for assigned group of children, ensuring that children are supervised at all times, health and safety procedures are followed, and that appropriate staff/child ratios are maintained. Oversee housekeeping procedures within the classroom and in common areas.Monitor UHP's sanitation procedures and promptly report any maintenance concerns to the Director.Practice monthly emergency evacuations.

7. Supervising, guiding, and interacting with the children in all areas of the program and encouraging children to develop positive social relationships with each other and with the adults in the program during child initiated and teacher directed activities.

8. Treating all children with dignity and respect and allowing for individual differences by:

Providing an atmosphere of acceptance and caring for each child.
Showing as much individual attention as possible to each child.
Giving positive feedback whenever possible.
Nurturing each child's growing independence and self-identity.
Providing a curriculum that helps each child develop to their fullest potential in each area of development.

9. Recognizing and respecting the multicultural diversity of UHP's population by:

Being sensitive and open to learning about the individual cultures represented in the school.
Encouraging families to share aspects of their culture in the program, and providing ways for them to do this.
Seeking out books, learning materials, and activities to use in the program that depict children and families from many cultures, races, family groupings etc.
Practicing excellent communication skills and utilizing different strategies to communicate with ESL children and parents, ie. rephrasing confusing statements, writing notes, talking with both parents, asking another parent to translate, etc.

10. Maintaining observational records for each child and preparing progress reports twice/year in conjunction with parent-teacher conferences.

11. Meeting with parents to discuss children's progress reports at least once~ each semester, and more often as requested. Being available to talk to parents about their children on an ongoing basis during drop-off and pick-up.

12. Bringing to the Director's attention, any concerns regarding individual children and/or their adjustment to the program.

13. Assisting the Director with supervising parent helpers and substitute teachers, and in welcoming visitors to the program.

14. Attending monthly staff meetings and actively participating in the planning and coordinating of curriculum. Participating in staff meetings, attending conferences, workshops, in-service and other training to meet State Licensing, City Accreditation and DPI requirements.

15. Coordinating attendance at Board meetings with co-teacher to ensure representation of co-teaching team.

16. Attaining required continuing education and in-service training each year including CPR and first aid certification, recording documentation of training in staff file at school, and submitting annual renewal application to The Registry.

17. Assist in UHP's compliance with all regulatory requirements including licensing and accreditation requirements.

18. Maintaining children's records of attendance and records of monthly fire drills. The lead teacher for the day will check the sign-in attendance record to know the children assigned to their care and where the child is.The lead teacher will communicate with the other teachers when children call in sick or leave for appointments.

19. Sharing information related to a child's special health care needs including physical, emotional, social or cognitive disabilities at staff meetings.The lead teacher will administer any medicine and log it in the medical log book.The lead teacher will also communicate with the other teachers that the medicine has been given.

20. Arranging for field trips with Director and/or Administrator's assistance.

21. For any special needs a child may have, we will work with the parents to meet those needs as best as possible.

22. Meeting with other teachers and Director and/or Administrator each semester to evaluate the current semester, and to plan curriculum for the next.

23. Cleaning and organizing storage areas at end of each semester.

24. Regularly supporting and encouraging family participation in UHP activities.

25. Getting up and down from the floor on a continuous basis, to interact with children on their level and to helping them settle on mats during circle time.

26. Sitting on small chairs 12" off the floor, throughout the day. Lifting 2 - 7 year old children up to 50 pounds if needed. Bending over to wipe off low tables and floor spills. Reaching containers from upper shelves.

27.Maintain vaccination for COVID-19.

28. Performing other duties relevant to the needs of the program, as determined cooperatively by the UHP Staff, UHP Board, and Director.

Requirements

The person selected for this position must possess the educational qualifications and must meet the requirements including a criminal background check of a lead teacher as outlined by https://dcf.wisconsin.gov/files/publications/pdf/205.pdf" target="_blank">Wisconsin Administrative Code, DCF 251, Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.

Teaching experience in a City of Madison accredited play-based developmentally appropriate preschool program is desired. This person must have a warm, friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children, and be willing to fulfill job responsibilities in accordance with UHP program philosophy.This person must be able to maintain a professional attitude towards the children, the families, parent helpers, and co-workers at all times, be able to work with their co-teacher in cooperation with the Director, other teachers, members of the UHP Board, and all families of the school to provide a stimulating and safe environment for the children, and provide leadership within a team-teaching model.This person must be able to lift 2 -7 year old children if needed up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

If you love children and being outside with them, please apply. We are expanding our outdoor classroom.

Benefits

Part-time employees receive an additional $250 per monthdue to the Child Care Counts Grant.
PAID HOLIDAYSPaid vacation days for teacher shall include the following:
Martin Luther King Day

SICK DAYSTeacher shall be allowed without deduction in the agreed fee, 12 sick days (i.e. half-days for half-time teachers), per this academic year period. After the first year, unused sick days may be accumulated from year to year, up to a maximum of twenty days (20).

BONUSIf 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:
1.Thirteen and a half (13.5) hours of staff meeting time
2.Two (2) days (3.5 hours/day) for teacher to attend state and regional conferences as described on attached benefits.
3.Each semester, one 2-hour planning/in-service to be held during set-up/close-down weeks.

CONTNUING EDUCATIONUHP 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.

INSURANCE/RETIREMENTTeacher is able to access Healthcare Insurance at http://healthcare.gov" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">Healthcare.gov but must pay full premiums.

Insurance/Retirement Benefits:Each employee will receive $50 per month to put toward their own insurance and/or retirement account.

CHILDCARE BENEFITAll teacher children receive 50% tuition. This benefit starts after teacher passes a 3 month probationary period.

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