University Avenue Discovery Center
Job Description: After School Lead Teacher
Monday - Friday: 11 - 5.30
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older.
- 3 university credits in Early Childhood Education or a 40 hour technical school course as approved by the Department of Children and Families.
- Good communication skills, cooperative attitude, ability to work alone, take responsibility, show initiative, and take direction.
- Medical exam and TB test as required by Wisconsin childcare licensing regulations.
- A completed criminal background disclosure and eligibility to work in a childcare program under Wisconsin background check law are required. Candidates may be disqualified if they have convictions or findings that make them ineligible for caregiver employment under state childcare background check regulations.
- After hiring date: Center orientation and training including state regulations and NAEYC standards; classroom schedule and routines; child guidance policies and regulations; Child Abuse and Neglect training; Shaken Baby Prevention Training; Emergency drills and evacuation procedures; CPR, First Aid, and AED training.
- After School Lead Teachers work under the supervision of the Executive Director and Program Manager.
- After School Lead Teachers plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons that address the individual needs of the children within the group setting.
- After School Lead Teachers will provide a stimulating, caring, and safe environment for children in the classroom.
- After School Lead Teachers will have effective verbal and written skills in communication with the teaching team, parents, the Program Manager and the Executive Director.
- After School Lead Teachers will use good judgment in both multiple task and high stress situations.
- After School Lead Teachers will be able to administer medications, CPR and first aid, and handle emergency situations such as evacuations.
- After School Lead Teachers will have an understanding of family issues and cultural diversity and how they impact the development of the child.
- Areas of Responsibility
- Caring for children
- On both a long-term and a short-term basis, plan for and implement appropriate curriculum, daily schedules and a stimulating environmental setting to best meet the individual developmental needs of each child in the classroom. Teachers will be able to get down to the child’s level and include experiences that focus on social-emotional, sensory-motor, and cognitive development, self-help and problem–solving skills, creative expression, safety, health, and nutrition.
- Develop a positive self-concept in children through interacting with children in a warm and positive manner. Consistently use the Center’s positive child management and the seven steps to problem solving guide.
- Respect and gain knowledge about the individuality, dignity, and diverse backgrounds of each child.
- Maintain a spacious, stimulating, educational, safe and clean environment for children.
- Organize and prepare in advance to ensure consistency in all daily routines, including maintenance of classroom order and planned activities. Oversee classroom in the event of the unexpected absence of team teachers or interruption of scheduled activities or events and adjust programming to provide consistency for large and small groups as needed.
- Share in the teaching tasks, classroom management and environment, weekly notes and communication with parents, and curriculum planning.
- Be alert to signs of illness, developmental lags, and suspected child abuse or neglect, and bring these concerns to the attention of the classroom team, Program Manager and the Executive Director. Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect directly to Protective Services as mandated by state law.
- Understand, implement, and comply with Wisconsin Licensing Regulations and NAEYC accreditation criteria, standards, the City of Madison accreditation, and the expectations for child care.
- Communicating with parents
- Act as a primary resource for parent’s concerns by keeping them keep abreast of their child’s daily experiences at the center during pick up times and/or through email. Be open and honest with your communication.
- Insure that parents are informed of room events and procedures, of Center policies, and of incidents of communicable disease as required.
- To celebrate diversity by encouraging parents and family members to participate and share their knowledge, talents, and cultural traditions with the classroom.
- Maintain complete confidentiality regarding all Center children and families.
C. Working with other staff
- Maintain good working relationships and open communication with other center staff members and delegate and share duties and responsibilities as required. Bring concerns to the attention of all team members and to the Program Manager and Executive Director as they arise.
- Assist in providing information and direction to Teaching Assistants or substitute teachers.
- Assist in the orientation of new staff members into classroom routines and procedures. Center-wide orientation is provided by administrative staff and includes relevant state regulations, center policies and procedures, and child management techniques.
- Work cooperatively with all other center staff to maintain, schedule, and request from the Director, sufficient resources for those areas used jointly with other classrooms.
- Work cooperatively with other Center staff to maintain the organization, state, and cleanliness of center classrooms, common-use areas, equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Work cooperatively with all Center staff to achieve classroom objectives, maintain staff-to-child ratios in each classroom, and to adhere to state regulations, NAEYC standards, and the Center’s mission goals.
D. Administrative
- Insure that daily attendance, daily CACFP Point of Service child food count records, medication log book, Accident/Incident Log Book, child emergency contact information, permission slips, sanitation sheets, weekly notes to parents, and other forms of classroom record keeping are updated regularly and completed consistently and on time.
- Maintain supplies and equipment and request from the Director or Program Manager, resources, supplies, and equipment that needs to be replaced or purchased for the continuation of quality care, education, and programming.
- Participate in staff meetings when it is requested.
- In the absence of administrative tasks, assume the responsibility for the center as required by state regulations and as outlined in the “Delegation of Authority” chart.
- Comply with occupancy requirements set by the First Congregational Church.
- Job Qualifications
- Has or is working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Education and experience determines classification and wage on pay scale.
- Skills and knowledge required to fulfill responsibilities of position.
- A completed criminal background disclosure and eligibility to work in a childcare program under Wisconsin background check law.
- Medical examination and Tb test by licensed physician indicating no illness that might be detrimental to the welfare of children.
- After hiring date: Center orientation and training including state regulations and NAEYC standards; classroom schedule and routines; child guidance policies and regulations; Child Abuse and Neglect training; Shaken Baby Prevention Training; Emergency drills and evacuation procedures; CPR, First Aid, and AED training.
- Job Classification
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- This position is supervised by the Executive Director, the Program Manager and is represented by the University Avenue Discovery Center (Day Care) Board of Directors and its authority.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
