Bilingual Assistant Teacher

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Position Summary:

The Bilingual Assistant Teacher
(BAT) is responsible for assisting the Teacher in the daily programming
for children enrolled eph Academy. The role includes helping
to implement a high quality program in accordance with standards set by
the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Milwaukee Parental
Choice, and federal guidelines. The BAT works in partnership with the
Teacher to ensure that the needs of children and their families are
understood and communicated as one of the primary SJA liaisons. Position

Reports to:

Principal

Qualifications:

AA degree in early childhood
education or related field preferred 1+ years experience within early
care working in a licensed childcare or elementary school setting
Bilingual speaker (Spanish) required Exemplary interpersonal,
collaborative, and planning skills Interest and ability to support
children and their families Ability to analyze an issue, identify
options, and implement solutions Ability to work cooperatively with
people in and outside of the Education/Childcare Services department
Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and effectively
interact with children, their family members, management, and staff
members Ability to respond positively to work direction and guidance
from others Ability to work independently, managing multiple demanding
tasks under critical time frames Equipment Used:
Office equipment:
personal computers, printers, phone systems, fax machine, photocopier
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Must have ability to sit (25%),
walk/stand (75%), routinely throughout the shift. Must be able to
periodically lift up to 50 lbs. Must have functional senses/manual
dexterity to carry out the job; communicate effectively; and use of
office equipment. Must have the ability to deal effectively with the
stress of managing emergency/critical situations and multiple tasks.

Environmental Conditions:

Performs duties with exposure to infectious or
communicable diseases inherent to care children, and occasional exposure
to loud or unpleasant voices due to unpredictable behavior of the
children and seasonal exposure to high humidity, heat and cold due to
the internal and external environment. Quality Assurance Ensures
consistent compliance and meets all accreditation and State DPI
standards Teaching practices that are planned and executed reflect
developmentally appropriate curriculum for children Classroom
Environment Is In Compliance With Licensing And Accreditation Standards
cleaned; well-organized; maintained and refreshed with appropriate
learning centers, displays and bulletin boards Educational materials and
toys are cleaned, sanitized, in good repair, stored and organized to
optimize child safety and use Maintains and refreshes well designed,
child-focused bulletin boards that...
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected
Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities