Administrative Positions
Title: Assistant Site Director Wage: Based on Qualifications Location: South Madison Hours: M-F 8-5pm Hours will vary based on need (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications: The Assistant Site Director will provide a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Must possess an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education; Bachelor’s degree preferred, in Early Childhood Education: Exceptional Educational Needs or Child Development; related Bachelor’s degrees include the minimum qualifications:
- Early Childhood Exceptional Education Needs (ECEEN) that includes 18 credits in ECE, or a composite of 18 ECE credits from the degree and pre/post study
- Child and Family Studies with 18 credits specifically related to Child Studies
- Elementary Education that includes 18 credit hours in ECE, or a composite of 18 ECE credits and pre/post study; Registry level 12 or above
- Must have at least 1 year experience in an early care education setting; experience in a licensed program.
- Knowledge of Wisconsin Day Care Licensing requirements, teaching competencies, parent-child relations, Wisconsin Works (W2) Programs, and community resources.
- Knowledge of and experience with infant/toddler, preschool, and school aged care
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Title: Administrative Assistant – Front Desk – Bilingual Spanish Wage: $13.55 per hour Location: Red Arrow Hours: M-F 7:30-5:30pm Hours will vary based on need (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications: The Bilingual Administrative Assistant will provide assistance to the entire agency and complete a variety of tasks to ensure successful operation of agency business.
- Must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License, motor vehicle and adequate liability insurance as required by agency policy and state liability regulations
- High School diploma or GED required; Associates degree and/or higher is preferred
- Ability to multitask and adapt to fact paced and/or unexpected changes
- Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish is required
- The ability to translate documents, such as fliers, meeting minutes, policies and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of general office practices, generally gained through at least two years of office/administrative experience
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Title: Enrollment Specialist I – Bilingual Spanish Wage: $13.55 per hour Location: Red Arrow Hours: M-F 8-5pm Hours will vary based on need (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications: The Enrollment Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the agency complies with all regulations per applicable performance standards.
- Maintain full enrollment based on performance standards and regulations, working with sites to fill openings in an accurate and timely manner
- Act as a resource to parents on the various programs offered by Dane County Parent Council including Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care and Satellite Family Child Care
- Assist with the recruitment, selection and registration process, insuring timely application processing, form review and follow up, including referrals from community agency
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in a Human Services Related field or 3-5 years of equivalent on-the-job training and experience
- Experience in project coordination from inception to completion and implementation
- Experience developing and maintaining records and a record system required
- Understanding of Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards strongly preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) skills required, both written and spoken
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Social Work/Family Services Positions:
Title: Family Outreach Worker – Bilingual Spanish Wage: $13.32 per hour Location: Red Arrow Hours: M-F Hours may vary with program need Occasional Evenings/Weekends Required (40 hours/week/Part-year) Description/Qualifications: The Family Outreach Worker will assume a lead role in implementing the social service work plan.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with assigned families that demonstrate respect and understanding
- Contact each family on a monthly basis to follow-up on progress on goals, offer services, and provide connection to the program
- Work with families to develop Family Partnership Agreements that identify strengths, goals, and needed resources
- Provide resources and referrals to families related to housing, employment, and financial literacy services
- Work with families to strengthen and enhance parent-child relationships through workshops, Family Fun Night Events, and home visits
- Assist with improving parents’ involvement with their child’s education and assist parents with employment goals
- Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field OR solid experience working with low-income and diverse families along with continuing human service field experience is required
- Candidates must be fluent in English and Spanish
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Title: Family Service Project Coordinator – Temporary Wage: Based on Qualifications Location: Red Arrow Hours: M-W 12-8pm, Th-F 10-6pm (40 hours/week/Part-year) Description/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Early Childhood, Adult Education, Social Work or arelated field.
- A flexible schedule that allows for some non-traditional hours which may include evenings and weekends.
- Experience establishing and implementing collaborative partnerships with community agencies.
- Experience writing and implementing grants.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Bilingual, preferably English and Spanish, is desirable
- This is a temporary position
Title: Family Literacy Teacher (4) – Temporary – Location: Red Arrow Title: Family Literacy Teacher (2) – Temporary – Location: East Madison Description/Qualifications:
- Provide caregiving to children (ages 0-15) while parent receiving ESL tutoring
- Assist in interactive play with children;
- Responsible for preparing pre-planned curriculum to support and promote School Readiness Development
- Assist in organizing, maintaining, and cleaning classroom
- High School degree is required
- General knowledge of field of adult literacy (ESL / GED), family literacy and early childhood education
- A flexible schedule that allows for some non-traditional hours which may include evenings / weekends
- Demonstrate sensitivity toward all cultures
- Experience working with low-income and multi-cultural families
PreschoolTeaching Positions
Title: DPI 4K Teacher and DPI 4K Teacher Float Wage: $18.27 per hour (Based on Qualifications) Location: Red Arrow and South Madison Hours: Varies (Part-year) Description/Qualifications: The DPI 4 Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Teacher/Float provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
- Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all DCPC standards
- Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child
- Ensure compliance with Head Start and MMSD School District 4K Requirements
- Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized
- Bachelor’s degree in ECE; possess a Wisconsin DPI Pre-K or Early Childhood Regular Education License
- Experience working with young children and diverse populations is required
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Title: K Camp Lead Teacher – Temporary Wage: Based on Qualifications Location: Red Arrow and South Madison Hours: 30 hours per week (Temporary position) Description/Qualifications: The DPI 4 Year Old Kindergarten (4K) Teacher/Float provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourage their social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
- This position involves, planning, designing, and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculuum that meets the individual needs of all children
- Lead teachers will be responsible for ensuring for compliance with Head Start and Kindergarten Camp requirements.
- Candidates preferred to have a Bachelor's degree in ECE and have a Wisconsin DPI License Pre-K or Early Childhood Regular license, or candidates with previous lead teacher experience within DCPC.
- Experience working with young children and diverse populations is required.
- This is a temporary/summer session position that will start on June 17, 2016 and end August 26, 2016. Preference will be given to current DCPC part-year employees.
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Title: Teacher Aide and Teacher Aide Float Wage: $9.82-$11.90 per hour (Based on Qualifications) Location: Various (Northport, South Madison, Packers, Sun Prairie, DeForest, East Madison) Hours: Various (Full-Year/Part-time/Part-Year) Description/Qualifications: The Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting and partnering with the Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
- Engage positively with the children and use appropriate discipline methods as outlined in the Child Guidance Procedures and Pyramid Model practices; Support children’s idea, initiatives and creativity
- Implement classroom activities that are child-centered, developmentally appropriate, open-ended and process oriented under the direction of the classroom team
- Classroom cleaning and maintenance
- Participate in Reflective Supervision with Lead Teacher
- Must have completed the Preschool Credential, working towards AA Degree in ECE; or
- Degree in another field and have obtained the Introduction to Child Care as a Profession course; or
- Enroll in a CDA Prep Program
- Previous experience working with diverse populations is required
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Infant & Toddler/Early Head Start Teaching Positions
Title: Early Head Start Teacher Float Wage: $13.52-$16.20 per hour (Based on Qualifications) Location: GB Arbor Hills and GB Sun Prairie Hours: M-F Hours will vary based on need (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications: The Early Head Start Teacher will plan, design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children
- Partner with teaching teams, accepting guidance to provide daily classroom activities utilizing Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Plan and implement appropriate activities for children ages 0 to 3 years old that foster their cognitive emotional and physical growth
- Implements agency approved curriculum that includes knowledge and skills in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework’s five essential domains: language and literacy development, cognition and general knowledge, approaches to learning, physical well-being and motor development, and social emotional development; Complying with all licensing
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development/ or I/T Credential/CDA is required
- Working with young children and diverse populations is required
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Title: Early Head Start Lead Teacher Wage: $13.52-$16.20 per hour (Based on Qualifications) Location: East Madison Hours: M-F 9:30-6 pm or as needed (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications: The Early Head Start Teacher will plan, design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for enrolled children
- Partner with teaching teams, accepting guidance to provide daily classroom activities utilizing Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Plan and implement appropriate activities for children ages 0 to 3 years old that foster their cognitive emotional and physical growth
- Implements agency approved curriculum that includes knowledge and skills in the Head Start Child Development and Early Learning Framework’s five essential domains: language and literacy development, cognition and general knowledge, approaches to learning, physical well-being and motor development, and social emotional development; Complying with all licensing
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development/ or I/T Credential/CDA is required
Title: Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant Wage: $10.02-$10.83 per hour (Based on Qualifications) Location: Weestart Hours: M-F (Various Hours per week/Part-year) Description/Qualifications: The Infant/Toddler Teacher Aide is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in developing and implementing a program of activities
- Partner with teaching teams, accepting guidance to provide daily classroom supervision and activities utilizing Head Start Program Performance Standards
- Possess Introduction to Childcare as a Profession course and the 20 hour Fundamental of I/T Care course
- This position is required to close the Infant Program daily
- Ability to appropriately interact with infants and toddlers 6 to 8 hours a day
- Possess the ability to lift young children 0-3 years in / out of cribs / cots, and if needed into car seats or carry injured children to safety
- Possess the ability to use child-sized chairs and tables and to interact with children at their eye level
- Be at least 18 years of age; Must have a high school diploma or GED
- Documentation of completion of the Introduction to Child Care and Skills & Strategies courses that are required by Wisconsin Day Care License Requirement; Documentation of completion of an Infant/Toddler care-giving class
- Experience working with low-income, multicultural families and people with disabilities is desirable
- Knowledge of basic first aid; Have a valid driver’s license
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Support Staff Positions
Title: Special Needs Aide Float Wage: $10.90 per hour Location: Varies Hours: M-F 8-4 pm (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications:
- Work with assigned child(ren) having diagnosed/suspected special needs and/or challenging or unsafe behaviors in large group as well as individually
- Assist the Teacher in completing the developmental assessments for assigned child(ren) as requested
- Assist in preparing educational materials required to implement daily lesson plans
- Attend and participate in all job relate meetings and trainings as assigned, as well as individual mentoring sessions; including completion of 25 hours of job related training annually
- Assist Teacher and Teacher Aide in providing positive guidance and discipline
- Ride the bus with assigned child(ren) as needed
- Be at least 18 years of age; Must have a high school diploma or GED, plus:
- Documentation of completion of the Intro to Child Care Profession that are required by Wisconsin Day Care License Requirement (or mustreceive within 6 months of employment)
- Experience working with low-income and multi-cultural families
Title: Nutrition Service Provider III/Cook Wage: $11.67 per hour Location: East Madison Hours: M-F 7:30-4 pm (40 hours per week/Full-year) Description/Qualifications: The Nutrition Services Provider Ill will promote high nutritional standards in DCPC double-session sites and multi-site locations. Responsible for the areas of food preparation, food service, clean-up and site sanitation.
- Experience or coursework in food preparation in a child care setting is desired
- Prepares breakfast, snack and lunch according to the Department of Public Instruction guidelines
- Previous experience working in a food preparation position and in a child care setting is desired
- Candidates must have flexibility to work in unfamiliar kitchen and the desire to work in classroom in between kitchen duties
- Supervisory experience is required
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
Title: Nutrition Service Provider II/Cook Wage: $9.82 per hour Location: PEP Hours: M-F Hours based on need (40 hours per week/Part-year) Description/Qualifications: The Nutrition Services Provider Ill will promote high nutritional standards in DCPC double-session sites and multi-site locations. Responsible for the areas of food preparation, food service, clean-up and site sanitation.
- Experience or coursework in food preparation in a child care setting is desired
- Prepares breakfast, snack and lunch according to the Department of Public Instruction guidelines
- Previous experience working in a food preparation position and in a child care setting is desired
- Candidates must have flexibility to work in unfamiliar kitchen and the desire to work in classroom in between kitchen duties
- High school diploma or GED is preferred
