Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Looking for a fun summer work environment and want to make a difference? We're hiring full and part time summer camp teachers!
Why you should work at UADC :
- Fun atmosphere
- Meaningful work
- Work with children
- Work in a team with co-teachers
- Outside often
- You get to be creative
- Not a desk job
- Predictable hours
- We invest in you! We train and professionally develop our team!
- Our teachers are appreciated and valued!
- Positive work environment collaboration
University Avenue Discovery Center (UADC) provides a unique summer camp adventure for students. We hire teachers who lead fun-filled activities in the heart of downtown Madison. Students benefit from enrichment classes taught by outside specialists that may include : swimming lessons, yoga, dance, music and theater. We learn to explore parts of the community depending on developmental level and interests of the children. The groups typically take the city bus or chartered buses to explore surroundings near and far, like farms, water parks and state parks etc, though we are focusing on walking and outdoor field trips for COVID safety reasons. Nutritious whole foods are prepared for staff and children including; breakfast, lunch and snack onsite by our own chef with many ingredients sourced from a local organic farm.
UADC believes strongly in keeping a small student-to-teacher ratio to maximize the individual attention that our students receive. The unique interest of the group is taken into account when planning learning activities, field trips and guest expert visits. An emphasis is placed on inquiry based curriculum, arts enrichment, the building of strong relationships and fun!
Duties
Teachers are responsible for the planning and execution of developmentally appropriate curricular content that addresses the individual needs of children within the group setting.Teachers will provide a stimulating, caring, and safe environment for children in the classroom.Work at the child's level and include experiences that focus on social-emotional, sensory-motor, and cognitive development, problem-solving skills, creative expression, safety, health, and nutrition.Develop a positive self-concept in children through interacting with students in a warm and positive manner.Consistently use the Center's positive child management and problem solving guide.Respect and gain knowledge about the individuality, dignity, and diverse backgrounds of each child.Maintain a spacious, stimulating, educational, safe and clean environment for children.Organize and prepare in advance to ensure consistency in all daily routines including maintenance of classroom order and planned activities.Oversee classroom in the event of the unexpected absence of team teachers or interruption of scheduled activities or events and adjust programming to provide consistency for large and small groups as needed.Share in the teaching tasks, classroom management and environment, weekly notes and communication with parents, and curriculum planning.Be alert to signs of illness, developmental delays, and suspected child abuse or neglect, and bring these concerns to the attention of the classroom team, Program Manager and the Executive Director. Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect directly to Protective Services as mandated by state law.Understand, implement, and comply with Wisconsin Licensing Regulations and NAEYC accreditation criteria, standards, City of Madison accreditation, and the expectations for child care.Teachers must have a clear understanding and practice of using positive social-emotional problem solving strategies.Teachers work cooperatively with team teachers and share in and delegate both specific and general work tasks to the teaching assistants.Communicating with parentsAct as a primary resource for parent's concerns by keeping them keep abreast of their child's daily experiences at the center during pick up times and / or through email. Be open and honest with your communication.Ensure that parents are informed of room events and procedures, of Center policies, and of incidents of communicable disease as required.To celebrate diversity by encouraging parents and family members to participate and share their knowledge, talents, and cultural traditions with the classroom.Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all Center children and families.Working with other staffMaintain good working relationships and open communication with other center staff members and delegate and share duties and responsibilities as required.Bring concerns to the attention of all team members and to the Program Manager and Executive Director as they arise.Assist in providing information and direction to Teaching Assistants or substitute teachers.Assist in the orientation of new staff members into classroom routines and procedures. Center-wide orientation is provided by administrative staff and includes relevant state regulations, center policies and procedures, and child management techniques.Work cooperatively with all other center staff to maintain, schedule, and request from the Director, sufficient resources for those areas used jointly with other classrooms.Work cooperatively with other Center staff to maintain the organization, state, and cleanliness of center classrooms, common-use areas, equipment, materials, and supplies.Work cooperatively with all Center staff to achieve classroom objectives, maintain staff-to-child ratios in each classroom, and to adhere to state regulations, NAEYC standards, and the Center's mission goals.AdministrativeInsure that daily attendance, daily CACFP Point of Service child food count records, medication log book, Accident / Incident Log Book, child emergency contact information, permission slips, sanitation sheets, weekly notes to parents, and other forms of classroom record keeping are updated regularly and completed consistently and on time.Maintain supplies and equipment and request from the Executive Director or Program Manager, resources, supplies, and equipment that needs to be replaced or purchased for the continuation of quality care, education, and programming.Participate in staff meetings when it is requested.Comply with occupancy requirements set by the First Congregational Church.Requirements
Job Qualifications and Requirements :
18 years of age or older.Good communication skills, cooperative attitude, ability to work alone, take responsibility, show initiative, and take direction.Has group child care experience OR is working toward a Bachelors degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.Complete a Criminal Background Disclosure with no criminal violations or offenses substantially related to the care of children.Medical examination by a licensed physician indicating no illness that might be detrimental to the welfare of children.Teachers will demonstrate and articulate theoretical and practical knowledge of childhood development and education.Teachers will have effective verbal and written skills in communication with the teaching team, parents, and the Executive Director.Ability to multitask and ability to stay calm in high stress situations.Covid vaccinatedAfter date of hire : Center orientation and training including state regulations and NAEYC standards; classroom schedule and routines; child guidance policies and regulations; Child Abuse and Neglect training; Shaken Baby Prevention Training; Emergency drills and evacuation procedures; CPR, First Aid, and AED training.Benefits
Salary is based upon experience and coursework in the field of education.
Shifts range from part-time to full-time, depending on availability. Hours range from 7am-5 : 30pm.
