Odyssey Jr Classroom Assistant

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: https://odyssey.wisc.edu/.

Instruction:
-Serve as classroom assistant for Odyssey Junior classroom. Implement weekly lesson plans aligned with the core goals and curriculum of Odyssey Junior.
-Create an inclusive classroom community to instill a sense of belonging for all students.
-Attend monthly Odyssey Junior staff meetings.
-Report weekly to the Odyssey Junior coordinator and Lead Teachers 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.

• 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

• Maintains the safety and physical well-being of children in a designated classroom

• Plans and facilitates classroom programming and schedules daily classroom activities for an early childhood education facility according to established curriculums

• Evaluates individualized and developmental educational plans for children in collaboration with other stakeholders, as needed

Liberal Arts & Applied Studies

$23.000 HOURLY

- Experience teaching in a K-12 classroom, daycare, or afterschool programming/enrichment course
-Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
-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

Bachelor or Associate degree in Education preferred

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Karen Dreyfuss, Director of Odyssey Junior: karen.dreyfuss@wisc.edu, or
608-345-0807.

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