Employment Opportunities

Head Start Teacher - Black River Falls

Department: Head Start
Location: Black River Falls
Shift: Days
Starting Wage: $19.16 - $24.72

Job Description:

We're hiring a Teacher to work at the Black River Falls Head Start Center. Located at 905 Alder Street, the Black River Falls Head Start Center serves 34 children with full-day programming. This is a full-time, school-year position.

Head Start promotes school readiness of children under the age of five from low-income families by supporting their growth and development in a positive learning environment through comprehensive services, which include early learning, health, and family well-being. We're a mission-driven organization making a positive impact in our community since 1966.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field. A  teaching license issued by the DPI is preferred.

The starting wage is $19.16-$24.72/hr per hour and may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, school-year position. 

Western Dairyland is committed to employee wellness and work-life balance. We have implemented a four-day 36 hour workweek and paying our full-time employees for 40 hours!

We offer a complete benefit package including health, dental and life insurance, 401(k) plan with up to a 6% match, EAP, paid time off, sick leave, and annual performance-based wage increases of 4% to 6%. Western Dairyland is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Head Start provides ongoing coaching and mentoring to support staff development.

Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave

• Summers off
• 64 hours of vacation during the school year
• 20 hours of personal time off
• 8 paid holidays during the school year
• Sick leave accrued at 0.05709 hours per hour worked
  • approximately 8 hours of sick leave per month for full-time employees
  • maximum accrued sick leave of 480 hours
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability agency paid

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match 

Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.

Health Insurance

• 90% of premiums covered for individual coverage
• 75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
• $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care

Dental Insurance

• Single $34.92 per month
• Family $103.04 per month

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
• Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
• Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
• Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
• Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
• WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To apply:
Complete an online application at wdHeadStart.org/jobs

Send a cover letter and resume to Jeremiah Segerstrom at Jeremiah.segerstrom@wdeoc.org or Jennifer Olson at Jennifer.olson@wdeoc.org

This position is open until filled.

Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. This agency is an equal-opportunity employer.