Head Start Preschool 4k Teacher Job at Family Forum, Inc., Ashland, WI

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  • Family Forum, Inc.
  • Ashland, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description


About This Role

Love working with little learners? Ready to make a BIG impact in a small community?

Join our team as a 4K Teacher and help children ages 3–5 years old discover the joy of learning! This is your chance to create a classroom full of laughter, curiosity, and growth—all while supporting our vibrant 3–5 room and following Head Start Program Performance Standards .

And here’s the best part: this is a 9-month position with summers off! Enjoy a well-deserved break from June through mid-August to recharge and come back ready to inspire.

Position Details
  • Role: 4K Teacher (Supporting 3–5 Room)
  • Status: Full-Time, Seasonal (9-Month Program Year)
  • Annual Term: August to May
  • Anticipated Start Date: August 19, 2026

What You'll Do

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • DPI License

Nice To Haves

  • Bonus points for experience with special education or early intervention services!
  • Strong communication skills to connect with families, colleagues, and community partners.
  • Familiarity with early childhood assessments and Head Start standards.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Retirement Plan
  • Professional Development
  • HEALTH INSURANCE

    DENTAL INSURANCE

    VISION

    403B RETIREMENT

    HSA

    FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM

    ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE

    ACCIDENT INSURANCE

    CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

    SHORT-TERM DISABILITY

    PAID TIME OFF PACKAGE

About Us

Family Forum, Inc. is a private, non-profit corporation that provides programs for families in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Iron, and Price Counties of Wisconsin. The corporation is made up of a Governing Board who manage the affairs of the corporation through the Executive Director. The programs provided by Family Forum, Inc. are Head Start / Early Head Start.

Mission Statement

We are dedicated to preparing children and their families for success; through high quality programming, family support and wellness education, while fostering meaningful relationships.

Our Vision

Partnering with families and communities to build school readiness for all children through passionately committed relationships that connect families to goal oriented outcomes.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours

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