Child Care Specialist; Part-time; West Allis

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs.

We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC c.edu.

• Childcare Room Oversight & Activity Planning:Monitors childcareroom activities and provides age-appropriateassistance to children. Prepares age-appropriate activities that support the early development of the children enrolled in the Childcare Program. Implements activities that provide for the developmental interests and abilities of the children; facilitateschildren's successful completion of tasks by providing support,focused attention, physical proximity, and verbal encouragement.
  
  Assists practicum students during their field study placementswhile continuing to monitor rooms when student teachers are present.
• Child Interaction & Support: Responds quickly and directly to children's needs, desires, and messages; adaptsresponses to children's differing styles and abilities. Keeps alertto signs of undue stress in children's behavior; keeps supervisor informed of children who may be showing signs of physical,emotional, or developmental problems.
• Room Setup & Supply Management: Keeps order inchildcare rooms, and other spaces as assigned. Maintains adequatesupplies including snacks, cleaning equipment, and ensuresdevelopmentally appropriate toys/tools are available to support children in a stimulating and safe environment.
• Recordkeeping & Outreach Support: Maintains records,inventories, and notes related to program operations; prepares reports as needed. Tracks and assess children’s development usingchild portfolios and conferences with parents biannually regarding their child’s progress. Assists with outreach efforts by sharinginformation about the Children’s Center services during open house events and tabling opportunities.
• Ethics and Confidentiality : Practices honesty by demonstrating a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, values, truthfulness, and accuracy inall actions. Addresses all child, practicum student and employeebehavior in a confidential and respectful manner.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Establishes, maintains, and enhances positive working relationships with staff, children,practicum students, parents and instructors.
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development:Maintains current knowledge of best practices and standards inhigher education with an emphasis on community colleges. Actively participates in applicable work groups, trainings, workshops,seminars, committees and professional associations or conferencesto promote continuous learning.
• Other duties: Performs other related duties within thescope of the position as required for the efficient operation ofthe center, department and division and to support institutional objectives.

Compliance with all state, federal and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field or 60 college…