Come join the Active Childcare Team and help create a fun, positive & enriching environment where children will thrive!
Promote the educational and social development of the children enrolled in the program.
RESPONSIBILITY: Reports directly to and is under the supervision of Childcare Director.
GENERAL DUTIES:
- Supervises the classroom.
- Leads by example not only to the children but the staff as well
- Oversees unstructured free play. Works with teacher to ensure organization of free play corresponds to scheduled structured activities.
- Plans and implements activities based on Developmentally Appropriate Activities based off the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards in accordance with Creative Curriculum.
- Opens/Closes classroom in morning/evening, greets parents and children, assists in making a smooth transition
- Leads and is responsible for following policy and procedures within the classroom and center.
- Attends staff meetings, training meetings, and yearly open house even if scheduled outside working hours.
- Participates in classroom staff meetings to consult on program planning, goal setting and implementation, planning for individual children and to discuss program and working conditions.
- Performs Cleaning procedures.
- Performs other duties necessary to the smooth functioning of the facility as assigned by the Director.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERS
- Welcomes families, volunteers, and others into the classroom by creating a friendly environment and facilitating their participation.
- Demonstrates tact, courtesy, tolerance, and consideration for others. Interactions with individuals reflect mutual trust, respect, and support
- Treats each child with dignity and respect. Respects the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other children. Includes children in conversation with parents when the child is present and being discussed. Uses a confident, firm tone of voice in handling behavioral problems, not a shrill or angry voice. Never uses food or rest as a punishment.
- Shares information appropriately with other staff members; keeps classroom staff informed but doesn’t violate confidentiality with those who have no need to know. Works with co-workers to share information on planned daily activities of the program, classroom management techniques, room arrangements and communication with families.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development with special regard to health and safety.
- Reports any medical problems and accidents to other staff and to the parents. Knows and follows Universal Precautions. Knows and follows proper Handwashing procedures. Knows and follows Active Childcare policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Knows procedures for reporting suspected incidents of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Participates in monthly fire drills and knows the primary and secondary evacuation routes.
- Observes the classroom, classroom supply areas, playground area and equipment for hazards and keeps the areas neat and sanitary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- TB test and physical examination as required
- Obtain certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR within 6 months of employment
- A certificate from The Registry documenting that you have met the requirements
- Must participate in 24 clock hours per year of training through courses or workshops relating to early childhood education.
- Submit to a background check
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
- Knowledge of NAEYC guidelines and licensing regulations is a plus.
- Knowledge of Wisconsin DCF Child Care Licensing Rules and Regulations is required.
- Training on preventing shaken baby syndrome (Abusive Head Trauma)
- Ability to communicate and receive information and ideas via oral and written methods. Ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
- Ability to perform physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as needed in the daily care of children.
- Ability to cope with a possible stressful environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills as outlined in duties on this job description. Training or equivalent
Qualifying Experience:
Must meet ALL of the following
- Highschool diploma or equivalent required
- Minimally certificates upon hire in the following
- Introduction to the Child Care Profession
- Skills and Strategies to the Child Care Profession
- Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
- Current CPR
- Mandated Reporter
- Shaken Baby (Abusive Head Trauma)
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a high school diploma? Do you have a copy of it?
Ability to Commute:
- Oak Creek, WI 53154 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oak Creek, WI 53154: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
