Head Start Education and Cook Positions- Open Pool- 5/22/2024-5/31/2025

UW Oshkosh Head Start is a federally funded, preschool program for low-income families. We have the opportunity to work with 500 children and their families every school year. We have seven centers in five different cities throughout Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Shawano Counties. 

Head Start provides comprehensive education, family support and health services to assist the whole child and family in school readiness. Every one of our 26 classrooms is employed with a full-time 4K Teacher/3K Teacher, full-time Teacher Assistant, Part-time Center Aide or Substitute Teacher/Aides.  Each position works collaboratively to develop skills and practices to support school readiness for each child and to support our comprehensive services offered to each child and family.  Classroom sizes are 17-20 children.  School is in session September - May, with additional August work hours for staff.  Our program embraces the High/Scope curriculum, offers many professional development opportunities, and implements Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline programs to support social/emotional development. 

Competitive wages for all staff.  Full-time staff are eligible to take advantage of a great benefits package (including health, life, and dental insurance, and paid vacation, personal and sick days)

Staff wellness is prioritized through available individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and wellness initiatives.

Each position has specific requirements with different rates of pay.  All applicants must successfully complete a background check and fingerprinting and have a valid Wisconsin driver's license or ability to obtain one.

   

HIRING INCENTIVE!!

Head Start has a great hiring incentive happening now! New Hires, working 21 hours or more per week, will receive a $500.00 bonus after working 90 days.    New hires working 20 hours or less per week will receive a $250.00 bonus after the 90-day period. 

 

Early Childhood Education 4K Teacher -- Early Childhood Education Teachers will work collaboratively with their sites school district 4K program. Minimum requirements are bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and/or related field and Wisconsin Pre-Kindergarten certification #080,086,088 or 090. Wages are $46,464.00. Pay is dispersed over 12 months, 26 pay dates in total.

Employment Class: Non-instructional Academic Staff 
Terms of Appointment: Fixed-term Terminal 
FTE: Varies 
FLSA Status: Exempt 

 

Early Childhood Education Teacher (non-4k) -- Minimum requirements are associate or bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood education or degree in related field with experience teaching preschool. Wages are $33,169.20 - $35,954.40, based on education.  Pay is dispersed bi-weekly, over 12 months, 26 pay dates in total.

This position offers a great benefits package through the UW, including health insurance and paid leave! Also including vacation, personal and sick time.

Employment Class: Non-instructional Academic Staff 
Terms of Appointment: Fixed-term Terminal 
FTE: Varies 
FLSA Status: Exempt 

 

Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher -- 

Minimum requirements: 
Current enrollment in and successful completion of an associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood or of the Preschool Child Development Associate Credential, (CDA), within 9 months of hire. Wage is $17.20-18.35 per hour, based on education. Pay is dispersed bi-weekly.
Experience working with preschool age children. 
Valid Wisconsin Driver's License. 
Successful completion of criminal background checks.    

Preferences:
Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood.  
Experience in a Head Start program.
Extensive knowledge of child development, appropriate observation/assessment methods in early child development and demonstrated knowledge of implementing early childhood curriculum.

This position offers a great benefits package through the UW, including health insurance and paid vacation, sick, and personal days.

 

Employment Class:  University Staff   
Terms of Appointment: Continuous
FTE: Varies 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

 

Early Childhood Education Assistant -- Early Childhood Education Assistants collaborate with full-time teachers and teacher assistants to support children's school readiness. Center Aides will also assist with center responsibilities to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.   Minimum requirements are high school diplo