Are you seeking employment with daytime hours? UW Oshkosh Head Start is hiring Center Aides for our Appleton, Oshkosh, Menasha, Seymour and Shawano locations for the 2023-2024 school year. Center Aides collaborate with full-time teachers and teacher assistants to support 16-18 children's school readiness. Center Aides will also assist with center responsibilities to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.

SIGN ON BONUS INCLUDED:

Applicants hired into this position will receive a $300.00 to$600.00 bonus after 90 days of employment and an additional $100.00 to $200.00 per month thereafter, paid through the Childcare Counts Stabilization Payment Program.

UW Oshkosh pursued the recently released, Child Care Counts: Stabilization Payment Program from Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF), which will provide additional payments to licensed childcare programs specifically to address increasing access to high-quality care and funding workforce recruitment and retention.

Payments will be determined based on ongoing funding but will be:

• At least $100 and up to $200 for those working 21-40 hours per week
• At least $50 and up to $100 for those working 20 hours or less per week

Monthly payments will continue as long as additional funding is available (At least through June of 2025). Monthly amounts are established based on sites’ Young Star Rating and program budget. Eligibility requirements can be found here and include center staff, family support, program support and administration.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency (proof of education required)
• Successful completion of criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Desire and ability to work effectively with young children
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Program will support meeting minimum education requirement per licensing within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

• Prior experience working with preschool age children
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents: Current resume, cover letter, contact information for three professional references (email address and phone number) and proof of education (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) using the online application at UW Oshkosh Careers. Direct link: https://careers.uwosh.edu/cw/en-us/job/497991/head-start-education-positions-open-pool

Resumes posted to Indeed.com will not be accepted--you must apply online at UW Oshkosh Careers.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $15.80 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 28 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: In person