Preschool Teacher - Build your schedule

About the role

As a Lead Teacher at UHP, you will provide care and education to children in a play-based learning environment. UHP offers part-time positions with flexible scheduling, allowing you to build your own schedule to suit your needs. Choose from morning, afternoon, or lunch bunch shifts, working 1–5 days a week with options for 4–20 hours of work per week. Be part of a supportive team that prioritizes children’s growth and development.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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), or 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.
• 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, complete or obtain coursework related to this requirement.
• Completion of a background check and vaccination for COVID-19.
• Other required training for the position will be provided with assistance from UHP.
• Ability 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.

Benefits

• Paid holidays: Labor Day, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Martin Luther King Day.
• Sick days: Twelve (12) sick days allowed without deduction in the agreed fee.
• Bonus: If enrollment is at maximum, a bonus will be paid at the end of the fall and spring semesters.
• In-service: Thirteen and a half (13.5) hours of paid staff meeting time; two (2) days (3.5 hours/day) to attend state and regional conferences; one 2-hour planning/in-service each semester during set-up/close-down weeks.
• Continuing education: UHP will pay up to a maximum of half of $100.00 per year per staff member toward approved professional education as approved by the Board of Directors.
• Insurance/retirement: $50 per month to put toward individual insurance and/or retirement account.
• Phone: $40 per month toward employee phone.
• Childcare benefit: All teacher children receive 50% tuition, starting after the teacher passes the probationary period.