Odyssey Jr Lead Teacher
Odyssey Jr Lead Teacher
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)Job Profile:
Early Child Edu TeacherJob Duties:
Join the award-winning UW Odyssey Project and make a difference in the life of a child! The UW Odyssey Project takes a whole family approach to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through access to education giving adult and youth learners a voice and increasing confidence through reading writing and speaking. Odyssey Junior serves children and grandchildren (ages 0- 17) of adult Odyssey learners three nights a week through a creative student-centered
humanities-focused approach. We are seeking candidates with a passion for education to join our team. Evening availability a must. To learn more visit our website: as lead teacher for Odyssey Junior classroom. Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with the core goals and curriculum of Odyssey Junior.
-Coordinate the teaching team ensuring clear communication among all teachers and volunteers.
-Coordinate guest speakers and field trips to support the goals of Odyssey Junior.
-Create an inclusive classroom community to instill a sense of belonging for all students.
-Provide student material each month to the Junior Oracle designer.
-Attend monthly Odyssey Junior staff meetings.
-Report weekly to the Odyssey Junior Director to ensure clear communication across classrooms and broader Odyssey team.
Family Communication:
-Establish clear lines of communication with families. Communicate specifically about:
a. Completion of all required paperwork for registration.
b. Transportation and safety issues.
c. Goals and objectives of Odyssey Junior.
d. Issues including attendance behavior health etc.
e. Pursuit of enrichment or pre-college opportunities following Odyssey Junior.
f. Notice of special guests or field trips.
Administration:
-Work with families to complete all relevant program registration paperwork.
-Ensure implementation of the UW Pre-College handbook policies procedures and guidelines.
-Maintain weekly lesson plans and attendance in accordance with evaluation procedures and submit to Director of Odyssey Junior.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums
- 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
- Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders as needed
Department:
Liberal Arts & Applied Studies
Compensation:
$30.000 HOURLY
Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in a K-12 classroom daycare or afterschool programming/enrichment course
-Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills
-Experience developing curriculum forming partnerships and managing relationships with families and
community partners
-Experience working with children from diverse ethnic racial and socioeconomic backgrounds
-Experience leading a teaching team or teaching on a diverse team
-Demonstrated knowledge of literacy best practices culturally-relevant teaching and trauma informed care
Education:
Bachelor or Associate degree in Education preferred
How to Apply:
Contact Information:
Karen Dreyfuss Director of Odyssey Junior: or
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Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students faculty and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings click here.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
