Substitute Classroom Assistant

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30+ days ago Requisition

Salary is commensurate based on experience

Essential Functions

• Supervise andensurethesafetyandwell-beingofthechildrenatalltimes, beingalertfortheneedsof the children as individuals and as a group
• Functionastheprimarycaregiverforagroupofchildren
• Assistteacherinanywaypossiblewhichmayinclude,butisnotlimitedto the following:
• Planandimplementcurriculum
• Implementthedailyprogram
• Decoratetheroomand/orbulletinboards
• Servemealsandsnacks
• Keepclassroomandstorageareasneatandorderly
• Whereapplicable,assistchildrenwithtoiletneeds
• Launderclassroommaterialsandwash/disinfecttoys
• Assistinallpersonalcareaspectsofthechildren
• Followdirectionsofteachersregardingstaffingneedsoftheprogram
• Attendandparticipateinteammeetings,staff meetings,and staffing asrequestedtooffer suggestions, observations, and ideas regarding program or individual child needs
• Attendscheduledon-sitein-servicesandcompleteannualcontinuingeducation
• Temporarilyassumeresponsibilitiesoftheteacherintheabsenceoftheteacher
• Befamiliarwithandfollowallcenterpolicies,procedures,stateregulationsandaccreditationstandards
• Reporttoteacheranycasesofsuspectedchildabuseandneglect
• Attendandassistwithfieldtrips
• Assistteacherinsupervisinganddirectingsubsandvolunteers
• Allotherdutiesasassigned

• Standandwalkrepetitively.
• Bend,twistandreachrepetitively.
• Farvisionat
  20feetorfurther, nearvisionat
  20inchesorless.
• Speakandhear.
• Kneel,crouch,climb,feelandstooprepetitively.
• Liftandcarryobjectsweighinguptothirtylbs.repetitively.
• Push/pull objects at a medium intensity level of effort.
• Handle or manipulate objects at a medium intensity level of effort.

• Musthaveabilitytocopewithchangesinroutinetoaccommodateneedsoftheschool
• Mustbeabletohandlemultipletasksatatime
• Mustbeabletocontinuallyinteractwithco-workers,parentsandchildreninapositivemanner

• Insideworkenvironment
  90% ofthetime
• Exposureattimestocoldorwarmconditionswhenoutsidewiththechildren

• Computer,printer
• Copy machine,fax,scanner
• Telephone

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wisconsin state certified classes in Early Childhood I and Early Childhood II, prefer a CDA or Associates degree in Early Childhood.
• Workingwithchildrenundertheageoftworequiresa Wisconsincertified Infantsand Toddlersclass .

• Understandandfollowwrittenandverbaldirections
• Read,write,basicmathskills
• Stronginterpersonalandcommunicationskills
• Positiveandfriendlyattitude
• Strongorganizationalskills
• Abilitytofunctioneffectivelyinateamsetting
• Abilitytoadjusttovariousworkchangesthatoccurthroughouttheday

The mission and philosophy of St. Francis Children’s Center requires this position to perform in both a professional and personable manner. The manner in which the employee relates to fellow employees, clients, and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each client, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

In addition, strict client confidentiality must be maintained.

St.Francis Children’sCenterisincompliancewiththeequalopportunitypolicyandstandardsofthe

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and all applicable local, state and federal statutes and regulations relating to nondiscrimination in employment and service delivery.

It is our to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

No otherwise qualified person shall be excluded from employment, be denied the benefits of employment or otherwise be subject to discrimination in employment in any manner on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin or ancestry, disability or association with a person with a disability, arrest or conviction record, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy, political belief, or affiliation, military participation, or use or non-use of lawful products off the employers premises during working hours.

All supervisors and managers are expected to support goals and programmatic activities relating to nondiscrimination in employment.