"Lead Teacher - Campus Child Center"

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Recruitment Number

1591

Number of Vacancies

1

Working Title

Lead Teacher - Campus Child Center

Classification Title

Early Child Edu Teacher (TL019)

Proposed Salary to be Offered

$ 37,706 per year

Appointment Percentage (Budget)

.8850

Position Summary

The Lead Teacher supports the mission of the Campus Child Center by working collaboratively with colleagues to design and implement an inclusive and supportive curriculum based on the interests and needs of children ranging in age one to five, to assist in the day-to-day maintenance of the center facility, to provide training for student staff and parent education to families served, and to learn, uphold, and follow all of the state licensing and national accreditation regulations stipulated for group child care.

Position Type

Staff/Administrative

Pay Basis

Annual

FLSA

Exempt

Contingent Upon Funding

No

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?

No

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant professional experience may be substituted on a year for year basis in lieu of a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Child Development or degree in related field
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, developmentally appropriate learning environment for the children served.
• One year of experience in an early childhood setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nationally accredited early childhood setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience working in a team environment.
• Display an appreciation of the role families play in a child’s development.
• Value the importance of play in child development.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and carry 20-30#.
• Routine stopping, bending, walking, running, and crouching.
• Ability to sit on the floor or in a small chair situated low to the floor.

Reasonable Accommodations

UWL 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 hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.

Working conditions and environment

Annualized FTE of 88.5% consists of working 100% FTE from approx. 08/29 to 05/29 and being reduced to 54% FTE from 06/01 – 08/21 The 88.5% appointment reflects a 40-hour work week comprising a 40-week period of time with direct teaching responsibilities, plus additional time allocated for completing continuing education requirements, prep and program planning, center maintenance, attendance at family events, preparation and implementation of parent/teacher conferences, and service to the profession (guest-speaking engagements, conference planning, etc.).

Miscellaneous Information

Information about your Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.

Highlights include:

• paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ -Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.

The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

AA/EO Statement

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

Inclusive Excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, research, scholarship, creative activity, community service, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin La Crosse fulfills this by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who serve the State of Wisconsin and the public good.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

Redbook Position

Yes

Division/College

Student Affairs Division

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at UWL. We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service and the celebration of diversity. The Division includes a number of departments: Admissions and Recruitment, Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office. The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.

Duties/Responsibilities

These are the job duties required for the position.

Responsibility Statement

Program development and implementation

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Monitor the physical safety and well-being of the children in the program’s care and especially of those assigned to his/her group.
• Promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth and development of each child in the program’s care with special emphasis placed on the children in his/her group.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate small group activities.
• Plan and establish learning center activities.
• Prepare and implement large group music and story sessions.
• Engage in authentic assessment of the growth and development of each child in their group and keep a current and accurate assessment file for each child.
• Attend and provide input at staff meetings.
• Assist in the development of long-range plans for the improvement of services.
• Assist colleagues in keeping the Center in compliance with all state licensing requirements and national accreditation standards.
• Help accomplish routine tasks regarding health and safety of the children and the maintenance of the program in accordance with local, state, and national regulations and standards.

Responsibility Statement

Build relationships with families served and with other departments/units on campus

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Provide information to families concerning center policies, upcoming events and deadlines, and any relevant information concerning their child.
• Initiate communication with families, keeping lines of daily communication with families open and effective. Assist in formal parent education efforts.
• Act as a responsible representative of Campus Child Center on our campus and in our community.

Responsibility Statement

Supervision of Student Employees and Field Study Students

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Assist student workers in their work with the children; supervise this work and make suggestions and changes as needed.
• Assist with the training of new staff, and in particular, that of student staff.
• Supervise field study and clinical students, providing feedback for improvement on a regular basis and completing all necessary written assessments as required for the field study.

Responsibility Statement

Professional Development

Duties to Support Responsibility

• Complete continuing education requirements as established by state regulations and maintain a record of completion.
• Maintain infant/child CPR / AED /First Aid training.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

05/13/2025

Continuous Recruitment

Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

Close Date

Special Instructions

Application deadlines

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL 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.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Position Contact Name

Ashley Franzo Director

Position Contact Email

afranzo@uwlax.edu