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Head Start Early Childhood Education Teachers (Continuous Recruitment)

Universities of Wisconsin · Oshkosh, WI · $34,185–$37,710 a year

Posted Jul 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Head Start serves low-income families. How do you build trust with families who may be under a lot of stress?

What they are checking: Whether they can work respectfully with families facing hard circumstances.

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a co-teacher. How did you share the work?

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well, which the posting stresses.

What would you do

A child is having a meltdown and hitting other children. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they handle behavior with calm, supportive methods like Pyramid Model and Conscious Discipline.

You notice signs that a child might be experiencing neglect. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know they are a mandated reporter and follow the right steps.

About the work

How have you used the High/Scope curriculum or a similar approach in your classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they know or can quickly learn the curriculum the program uses.

How do you help children get ready for kindergarten?

What they are checking: Whether they understand school readiness, which the posting names as a main goal.

How do you plan activities for a class of 15 or 16 children at different skill levels?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet different needs in one classroom.

How do you observe and document a child's progress?

What they are checking: Whether they keep useful records that guide teaching and meet program rules.

How do you teach social and emotional skills to young children?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach things like sharing, naming feelings and calming down.

What's the difference in how you'd run a 4K classroom compared with a non-4K classroom?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the different settings the program hires for.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Head Start Early Childhood Education Teachers (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Early Child Edu Teacher Job Duties: Head Start is looking for both 4K and non 4K Teachers! Early Childhood Education teachers will work within the UW Oshkosh Head Start program, which is a federally funded, preschool program for low-income families. 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 15-16 children. School is in session September – May/early June, 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. Head Start employees have the opportunity to work with 384 children and their families every school year. We have seven centers in five different cities throughout Winnebago, Calumet, Outagamie, and Shawano Counties. Staff wellness is prioritized through available individual/group reflective practice, Practice Based Coaching, and wellness initiatives. Key Job Responsibilities: • Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed • Mentors new teachers and students • Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom • Maintains and documents effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to relay pertinent information and provide updates of child activities per established guidelines and regulations • Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums Department: Head Start Compensation: • 4K Teachers - $4 8,672.75 • Non-4K Teachers - $ 34,184.55 - $ 37,709.94 Required Qualifications: 4K Teacher • Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and/or related field • Wisconsin Pre-Kindergarten certification #080,086,088 or 090 Non-4K Teacher • A ssociate degree or higher in early childhood education or degree in related field with experience teaching preschool How to Apply: To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: http://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Comprehensives?Institution=5adf054562b610142325cb73e24d0000 Required application materials : Resume Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts * Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them. Contact Information: For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply: Contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. Legal Notices: Reasonable Accommodations UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hroffice@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability. Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request. CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act) For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/ , or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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