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Infant / Toddler Teacher Assistant - Baraboo

Infant / Toddler Teacher Assistant - Baraboo

Renewal UnlimitedBaraboo, WI, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Job description :

  • Head Start Teacher Assistant Location : Baraboo, WI 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.

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.
  • 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.
  • Benefits :

  • Single Health, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance Professional Development opportunities Paid time off after 90 days of hire 1 Float Day per Year Sick / Mental Wellness Leave Vision Insurance Retirement Plan after 3 Years of Hire (typically 5% or more of annual wage) Employee Assistance Program Job Type : Full-time Application Question(s) : 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 Please visit our website, www.renewalunlimited.net, for an application or call (608) 742-5329.
  • An EEO / AA Employer.
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