Renewal Unlimited is seeking Center Assistants for our Head Start classroom in Portage. This team-oriented position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during the school year from mid-August into mid-June. There are currently 2 positions available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Works with Teacher & Teacher Assistant to create a nurturing environment for young children.
- Assists in planning & implementation
- Rides the bus in the morning (6:45 a.m.) and afternoon (2:45 p.m.)
- Communicate messages from parents to the teacher
- Assists in keeping the center clean & sanitized
- Assists with diapering & maintaining Health & Safety rules
- Eats with the children, encouraging healthy eating & social interactions
- Follows WI Daycare Licensing rules & Head Start Standards
- Available Monday thru Friday.
Hours:
- The site is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- The workday begins around 6:45 a.m. to accommodate the morning bus route. Given variations in the bus schedule, employees must maintain flexible hours to ensure their total work time does not exceed 40 hours per week.
- The children are in attendance Monday through Thursday. Friday is a working day for the staff.
Qualifications:
- Completion of the Introduction to the Child Care Profession Course or agreement to complete this course within 6 months of hire. In addition, completion of the Skills and Strategies Course for Child Care Teachers gives a higher degree of consideration.
- Experience working in a licensed childcare setting may also be given preference.
- Ability to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for young children.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, family members, other staff, and management in a positive, professional manner.
- Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance from others.
- Ability to work independently, managing multiple tasks within a child care setting.
- Is able to maintain confidentiality 100% of the time.
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development opportunities
- Paid time off after 90 days of hire
- Sick/Mental Wellness Leave
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan after 3 Years of Hire (typically 5% or more of annual wage)
- Employee Assistance Program
- State Mandated Benefits, including Unemployment Insurance, if eligible
Job Type:
- Full-time, 9.5 months per year (Mid-August to end of May)
Renewal Unlimited is an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Employment is contingent on passing a criminal background check for major offences.
Pay: $15.00 - $15.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
