Infant​/Toddler Teacher Assistant - Baraboo

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Overview

Works as a team with the Teacher to create a safe, nurturing environment where young children can play and learn. Children are between the ages of three to four years. Assists the Teacher to plan and implement engaging developmentally appropriate learning activities for young children using the Frogstreet Curriculum. Provides learning activities for social-emotional growth, cognitive skills, physical development, and the critical skills needed early in life for developing school readiness.

Assists in assessing children for developmental skill progressions and entering the data into a software program. Assists in working with parents as partners to provide the best care and education for their children. Implements the program within State Day Care Licensing and Federal Performance Standards. Maintains active supervision of children ensuring the children are always within sight and sound of the staff.

Informs the Teacher of any variances in a child’s behavior. Cleans, and sanitizes toys and other items in the classroom. Assists with diapering following all health and safety protocols. Eats with children at the table for breakfast, lunch, and snack encouraging healthy eating and using the time to engage children in using language skills and developing social-emotional interactions. Completes documentation required by State Licensing and Head Start Standards.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities.
• Supervises children to ensure safety and compliance with licensing and program standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe classroom environment; sanitizes toys and classroom items.
• Supports early childhood learning across social-emotional, cognitive, physical development, and school readiness skills.
• Assists with diapering and meal times in accordance with health and safety protocols.
• Documents progress as required by State Licensing and Head Start Standards.
• Communicates with families and other staff to support children's learning and well-being.

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 and the Infant Toddler Fundamentals Course gives a higher degree of consideration.
• A Degree in Early Childhood Education, an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, and a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) in infant/toddler care may receive higher 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, their 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.

Job Details

• Hours: The site is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Will typically have a set schedule within these hours, but must be able to work flexible hours within this time frame to ensure required staff-child ratio. 40 hours per week.
• Wage: Range of $16.00/hour to $16.70/hour depending on experience.
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location:
  
  Baraboo, WI 53913 (In person)

Benefits

• Single 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

Application Questions

• Do you have a Council for Professional Development (CDA) Credential?
• Do you have a Wisconsin Registry certificate?
• Do you have an associate or bachelors in early childhood education?
• Have you taken:
  Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher?
• Have you taken:
  Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler care?
• Have you taken:
  Introduction to Childcare Profession?

Ability to Commute:
Baraboo, WI 53913 (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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