The teacher is responsible for creating a conducive learning environment and implementing educational experiences to advance children's academic and life skills. This includes supervising teacher assistants, maintaining detailed classroom documentation, and ensuring strict adherence to health and safety policies.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a BA/BS in Elementary Education or a related field and have a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Proficiency in Spanish and previous experience teaching school-age children are preferred.
• $20.00 to 25.31/ Per Hour (depending on experience)
Migrant Child Care Teacher Job Responsibilities
Establish an indoor and outdoor classroom environment conducive to learning based upon the curriculum and supplements.
Provide planning and implementing learning experiences that advance all areas of development of children including improving academic and life skills of children by developing their literacy and phonemic, print, and numeracy awareness, understanding and use of language, understanding and use of increasingly complex and varied vocabulary, reading skills and problem-solving abilities.
Supervise and interact with children through individualized lesson plans to address individual learning specified time frame in accordance with the designated curriculum.
When necessary, participate in IEP implementation meetings for implementation of designated goals and objectives through weekly activity plans and request T/TA as needed.
Responsible for direct supervision of Teacher Assistants to include scheduling daily activities, and coaching and mentoring assistants.
Maintain appropriate documentation (classroom roster/absentee list, active supervision information as well as meal count, classroom child file, case notes and assessments, etc.) on children and classroom activities, and submit written reports in a timely manner.
The Teacher will always conduct direct sight and sound supervision of all children and demonstrate active supervision. Examples include but are not limited to posted playground supervision maps showing teacher placement, walking around, and monitoring the classroom, and actively engaging in various projects, activities, and choice play within learning centers. The Teacher will be responsible for the Active Supervision Process.
The Teacher will work with other staff in the coordination and assistance with arrival and departure of children at the center, and work with bus staff to ensure communications from center to parents, and parents to center are clearly explained and delivered.
Implement appropriate health and safety policies and procedures in the classroom including but not limited to storage of poisonous and hazardous materials, conducting health and safety checklists, injury/accident prevention, child accident reports, sanitizing and cleaning, and universal precautions.
Plan and actively participate in field trips as scheduled.
Attend all staff meetings and trainings, parent activities and other program activities as assigned by the Center Manager.
Report suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance to state law and UMOS policies and procedures.
Implement Family Style Meal Service according to Family Style Meal Service Policy & Procedure.
Responsible for the documentation of the Child Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)/Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Migrant Child Care Teacher Job Qualifications
Must have a BA/BS in Elementary Education or related field
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to work flexible and/or irregular hours with some travel.
Have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver’s license and have adequate insurance.
Must have basic computer skills to include but not limited to data entry and internet
Preferred Bilingual in Spanish and English (oral and written)
Preferred teaching experience with school age children.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment. In accordance with licensing regulation, must complete a physical exam and tb test showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment. Must complete Fire Extinguisher Training, Child CPR and First Aid within 30 days. Must submit all relevant educational documentation at the time of application.
Work Environment, Physical, and Sensory Demands
These work demands must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend.
Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 40 lbs.
Occasionally required to drive.
Frequently exposed to moderate temperature generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment.
Moderate to high noise levels, occasionally.
Occasionally required to ride school bus.
Exposed to bumpy travel conditions.
Tools & Equipment Used
Phones, computer system.
Fax machine, copy machine, laminator, calculator.
Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.
*Usage varies by position
UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Market context
Migrant child care roles in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, migrant child care and related school-age teaching roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can support mobile families, communicate across languages, and work reliably in community-based settings. This position stands out for its BA/BS requirement, valid driver’s license, and preference for Spanish proficiency and school-age experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then tailor your application to highlight transportation access and any bilingual or child-care experience.
