School Readiness and Family Resiliency Educator

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension seeks a passionate, community-focused educator to join our team in Racine County. This position will focus on strengthening families and communities through research-based parenting education and family engagement initiatives, with a special emphasis on supporting early learning, school readiness, and family resiliency, especially among families involved in the justice system.

This position is partially funded by the United Way of Racine County and plays a key role in the Early Learning and School Readiness Project, which aims to strengthen parenting skills and promote healthy child development.

As a part of Extension's Human Development and Relationships Institute, with a primary focus on parenting and family relationships, this position will design, deliver and evaluate educational programs and resources for parents and caregivers related to early childhood development, positive parenting, and resilient families. The Educator will provide intentional support to parents who are incarcerated or involved in the justice system through parenting education delivered in jails and prisons. This position will also collaborate with community partners to identify family needs, co-host programs in trusted locations, and build and serve as a member of coalitions that support children, parents and families. As part of our institute, this position will also contribute to statewide initiatives and research in collaboration with Extension specialists and fellow educators. Learn more about our work at https://extension.wisc.edu/family.

This position offers a mission-driven opportunity to make a lasting impact on families and communities. We provide flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits and professional development, and thoughtful, supportive colleagues within Racine County and across Wisconsin. If you are committed to lifelong learning and empowering families, we invite you to apply!

The main office for this position is located in Burlington, WI and the primary programming focus is Racine County; however, some programming may also be conducted over a broader geographical area.

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position may be required to work occasional nights and weekends to meet the program needs and priorities of the communities served.

It is expected that employees will make individual arrangements for transportation adequate to meet position responsibilities and essential job functions. Read more about UW-Madison Driver Authorization.

Applicants are required to: Have a valid drivers license and a reliable source of independent transportation for periodic in-state work travel, and/or comply with requirements for UW-Madison vehicle use authorization.

The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that foster growth and understanding. Our programs promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, empower families to become more financially aware, and help families to thrive.

The minimum annual (12 months) starting salary is $57,867, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position has a bilingual preferred qualification. Upon the successful completion of a Language Proficiency Assessment, a 'bilingual' prefix will be added to the official title. The bilingual prefix is accompanied by a $3500.00 pay increase applied to the annual salary.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

• Demonstrated skill in interpreting, utilizing, and applying evidence-based information and research findings.

• Demonstrated success in developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs for diverse audiences utilizing a variety of educational techniques, methods, and modes.

• Demonstrated experience developing effective partnerships or coalitions with community partners and local governments.

• Spanish speaking, writing and comprehension skills; knowledge and understanding of Hispanic culture. Language skills will be evaluated.

Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.

A Master's degree in a field relevant to the programmatic responsibilities of the position.

We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume

• Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)

Please submit a cover letter referring to your work experience and a resume detailing your educational and professional background as it relates to this position. Your cover letter should communicate your interest in the position and how your skillset aligns with the role. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine who may advance to preliminary interviews.

For additional guidance and resources on how to tailor your application materials to the job posting, please click https://extension.wisc.edu/careers/.

Bilingual candidates must state their interest in applying for the bilingual title designation within their application. Candidates interested in the bilingual title designation should submit writing samples or unscripted video or audio in both English and the target language (Spanish). These will be used to determine who moves forward in the interview process, which includes a language proficiency assessment.

Eligibility to Work in the US