Big Oak 4K Teacher
About This Role
Based in Madison, this support staff member opening at Big Oak Child Care Center pays $22 – $25/Hr and requires completed early childhood education (ECE) college credits.
Big Oak is an example in Madison and beyond for high quality, community-based, and progressive early childhood education. We are Youngstar rated 5 out of 5 stars, state licensed and city accredited. We offer fantastic benefits including flex spending, dental, GHC health insurance, life insurance, 401(k), childcare, continuing education stipend and more. Teachers are a part of a union, and negotiate their contract to increase these benefits regularly.
Position Summary
Big Oak runs a full day 4k program in collaboration with MMSD. We have a blended 4k and Preschool program , around half of which are enrolled in MMSD 4k. The 4k Teacher is responsible for supervising teachers and volunteers to implement activities that model and promote the Big Oak's mission, vision, and values, and that meet accreditation criteria for children ages four to five years old. You will prepare, with co-teachers, weekly experiences that enhance the development of language, social emotional skills, literacy, cognitive skills, emerging interests, physical capabilities, science and technology, social studies, the arts, mathematics, and English language acquisition. This classroom has 3 teachers, a float and is a full time full year position.
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
- Administer 4K assessments and report scores to families and MMSD admin using Infinite Campus
- Meet expectations of a contracted off-site 4K program per MMSD
- Understand and adhere to state licensing and city accreditation requirements
- Develop and implement the classroom's curriculum
- Review policy manuals, licensing rules and accreditation standards with staff
- Supervise volunteers and student teachers placed in your program
- Oversee parent/teacher conferences twice a year and review all conferences prior to meetings
- Delegate tasks to staff as needed. Tasks may include: responsibilities associated with field trips, classroom maintenance, daily routines, attachment needs of individual children, team prep time, discussions regarding individual children, practices & strategies, policy/procedural review, accident reports, other program related issues
Requirements
License from the Department of Public Instruction permitting you to teach 4k, or ability to become licensed.
Benefits
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires some ECE Credits.
What does this position pay?
This Big Oak 4K Teacher role pays $22 to $25/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Big Oak Child Care Center located?
Big Oak Child Care Center is located at 2030 Winnebago Street, Madison, WI