Teacher Assistant

Assist with the supervision and teaching of children ages six weeks to eighteen months with daily care routines and implementation of age appropriate lessons and activities aligned with best practice, state licensing rules and regulatory and accreditation standards.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities (include, but not limited to)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in the planning, supervision, and implementation of age appropriate activities aligned with Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards and NAEYC accreditation standards for the afternoon program.
2. Model ethical and appropriate best practices as an EC professional for CDC children, families, and ECE students.
3. Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and mandated state licensing regulations of the CDC including proper storage of materials, and sanitation of classroom equipment and materials.
4. Document, initiate and maintain communication with parents about child’s progress as directed by Lead Teacher.
5. Maintain current professional and technical knowledge in the field through professional education and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of theories and principles of childhood growth and development from birth through ten years of age.
• Knowledge of child behavior.
• Knowledge of first aid, safety, sanitation and nutrition pertaining to Early Childhood Education standards of best practice.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children, parents, and other staff.
• Ability to plan and organize own work and creative activities for children.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills in speaking, writing and listening.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, or current enrollment in WCTC's Early Childhood Education Program
• Eighty hours of training in Early Childhood Education or a diploma from a one year Child Care Services Program or Child Development Associate (CDA) or two years of college credit with three credits in Early Childhood Education.
• Eighty (80) full days or one hundred 20 (120) half days experience providing direct child care as a teacher or volunteer in a licensed child care center, kindergarten or be certified as a nursery school teacher through the Department of Public Instruction.
• For those working with children two years of age and younger, experience in working with children 2 years of age or younger is preferred; or, a minimum of 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care; or 10 hours of training in infant and toddler care is required within 6 months of hire.

Supplemental Information

The Teacher Assistant will support our Child Development Center and Lab; and is available to start immediately. This position is part-time. Typical hours will be Monday through Thursday, 12:00pm-6:00pm, Friday 12:30pm-6:00pm. All applicants must submit a completed application along with a current resume and cover letter. Interviews: Interview date to be determined. Position is opened until filled.