FT Child Care Teacher (Infant, Toddler, 2yr old, 3yr old, 4yr old, SA)
About This Role
Based in Menomonee Falls, this support staff member opening at Children's Community Center pays $15 – $18/Hr and requires the appropriate background.
Job Summary
The Teacher plays a vital supporting role to the lead teachers, ensuring a successful learning experience for children. Collaborating closely with the lead teacher, this role shares responsibilities while avoiding lesson planning duties.
Professional Conduct:
- Attends work as scheduled, adhering to attendance policies that maintain the child-to-teacher ratio
- Arrives at work on time
- Gives sufficient notice for absences
- Maintains a neat and professional appearance, adhering to the dress code
- Maintains confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff information
- Maintains professional relationships with other staff members
- Works effectively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility within the classroom, pod, and center
- Establishes positive and open relationships with office/administrative staff
Follows lead teacher directions and responsibilities as given.
- Open to constructive criticism
- Is familiar with and complies with center policies
- Adopts an overall positive attitude
Relationships with Children:
- Presents a friendly and approachable demeanor
- Engages with children at their level, getting down on the floor
- Shows respect for individual children
- Promotes positive self-esteem through communication
- Avoids labeling children
- Reinforces positive behavior
- Displays sensitivity to children’s moods, adjusting expectations when children are fatigued or over-stimulated
- Engages in positive and supportive communication with children, using positive phrases and tone; limits the use of “no,” “don’t,” “stop” (ex: “Blocks are for building” vs. “Stop throwing blocks”)
- Adheres to good sanitary practices (handwashing for self and children, clean faces, clean diapers, etc.)
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Skills Working in the Classroom:
- Adheres to the classroom schedule
- Implement lesson plans according to center requirements when the Lead Teacher is absent
- Utilizes learning centers in the classroom appropriately
- Provides a variety of activities and materials for children at any given time (encouraging choice)
- Engages in reading activities with children in small groups and individually
- Maintains a clean, safe, and presentable classroom environment
- Is aware of and adheres to safety and health precautions for children
- Facilitates smooth, orderly transitions
- Displays patience and discipline, addressing the act - not the child; uses logical consequences
- Assists daily with snack, meal, and naptimes
- Assists daily with diapering and toileting of children
- Assists daily with classroom chores including washing and disinfecting tables, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning the classroom toilet, washing classroom windows/doors, gathering the garbage, and cleaning the classroom sinks
Skills Working with Parents and Families:
- Active listening and appropriate responses to parents/families
- Seeks collaboration with families
- Welcomes families by name and with a smile
- Provides detailed communications about a child’s day (beyond just “he/she had a good day”)
- Is approachable and available for parents/families
- Tactful in discussing difficult situations
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:High School Diploma
Experience and/or Training: Child care experience is preferred
Licenses/Certificates: Introduction to the Childcare Profession completed; Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher completed; complete Abusive Head Trauma Certification when hired; complete Mandated Reporter Training when hired; complete CPR/AED Certification within 3 months of hire
Technology/Equipment: Cell phone
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:
Sit or stand for extended periods. Speak and hear communications. Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds. May be required to work hours outside of the typical workday. Organizational skills for detailed reports, documentation, etc. Ability to interact professionally with parents and staff.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Can be noisy with children’s voices.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Professional Development:
- Attends regular staff meetings
- Meets or exceeds State requirements in fulfilling continuing education hours
- Follows State regulations in the classroom
- Seeks additional educational improvement opportunities based on skill base
- Utilizes new instructional strategies
Benefits
Professional development assistance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible schedule
Retirement Plan
Flexible spending account
About Children's Community Center
Children's Community Center (CCC) is a non-profit preschool and childcare center, located in a residential neighborhood, in Menomonee Falls, WI. Established in 1975, CCC was founded on being a full-inclusion center that welcomed and included everyone. 47 years later, this is still our mission.
CCC is a large childcare center that has 18 classrooms, licensed for 235 children and cares for children ages 1 month through 12 years old. Since CCC was built and designed to be a childcare center, we are fortunate to have 3 indoor gross motor areas, 4 outdoor play areas, and a 2-acre nature center that is handicap accessible. We are proud to have staff, with years of experience, ranging from brand new to 40 years.
One of the founders of CCC wrote a motto that we all try to live by each day. It is engraved on a rock in the front of our building, as a reminder to us as we come and go each day. As an employee of CCC we ask that you embrace our motto and help us live out our mission for the children and families that we serve and care for.
~ Each child uniquely different, Each child equally precious
- Waters
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
There are no education requirements for this position.
What does this position pay?
This FT Child Care Teacher (Infant, Toddler, 2yr old, 3yr old, 4yr old, SA) role pays $15 to $18/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Children's Community Center located?
Children's Community Center is located at n88w17550 Christman Road, Menomonee Falls, WI