Child Care Assistant Teacher

YWCA Rock County; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The YWCA Rock County is seeking a Child Care Assistant Teacher to join our team in Janesville, WI. The role features split morning and afternoon shifts on weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends, plus on-call duties.

You will plan and implement age-appropriate activities within a safe, social environment and support the Child Care Supervisor. We value diversity and strive for an inclusive workplace; experience with diverse populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; advanced degree in child development preferred.
• 1–3 years’ experience working with children.
• 40 hour self-study course “Introduction to the School Age Profession” completed or willing to complete within 6 months.
• Current CPR, AED certifications; Shaken Baby Syndrome prevention certification; or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to provide a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for children.
• Detail-oriented with good communication, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Team-oriented approach with staff, volunteers and community partners.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; enthusiastic, warm and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with daily site procedures and help ensure tasks are completed.
• Support children to develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually; maintain a safe, clean and comfortable space.
• Maintain positive interactions with children; greet parents and children daily.
• Deliver program in a safe, supportive environment aligned with program purpose.
• Create an environment with a wide range of activities; enforce policies and use positive guidance.
• Read weekly meeting notes and communication log book.
• Comply with state licensing regulations and training; follow guidelines.
• Share in organizing site storage and maintain order.
• Assist with lesson planning and two parent events per year.
• Attend staff and department meetings; stay aligned with YWCA goals.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma

CPR/AED certification

School-age coursework

Job description

Description

The YWCA Rock County is looking for an energetic and enthusiastuic Child Care Assistant Teacher to add to our team! Hours for this role include a split morning and afternoon shift; primarily working weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends as required, on-call duties. The Childcare Assistant is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and at all times incorporating a safe and social atmosphere. Provides support to the Child Care Supervisor.

YWCA Rock County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, freedom, justice and dignity for all. The purpose of the YWCA Childcare Programs is to provide a high quality, affordable childcare option for parents of children ages 2-12. The programs provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.

YWCA Rock County is committed to recognizing and valuing diversity and strives to create a work place in which diversity is intentionally developed and celebrated. YWCA will not accept any intolerant or discriminatory behavior – especially that related to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief or any additional characteristic protected by applicable law.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with all daily site procedures and help to ensure that daily tasks are completed (attendance, checking voicemail, snack procedures, lesson planning, child guidance, carrying out activities, cleaning up, and all other day to day aspects of the program).


• Support children to develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually; ensure program space is safe, clean and comfortable for active and quiet needs.


• Maintain positive interactions with children at all times; greet parents and children daily.


• Deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support and care in keeping with the Child Care Program purpose.


• Create an environment that supports a wide range of activities and interests; enforce school policies and site rules and use positive techniques to help guide children’s behavior.


• Read weekly meeting notes and communication log book.


• Comply with all state licensing regulations and training, Department of Public Instruction Guidelines, and Young Star.


• Share in organizing and cleaning out the site storage area to maintain it in an orderly fashion


• Assist with the lesson planning process.


• Assist in setting up two parent events per year (open house, conferences, talent show etc.)


• Attend staff, departmental, and other YWCA meetings as assigned.


• Maintain familiarity with YWCA goals, mission and programs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent; advanced degree in child development preferred.


• 1-3 years’ experience working with children.


• Completion of the 40 hour self -study course “Introduction to the School Age Profession”; or willingness to complete within 6 months of employment.


• Current CPR, AED, Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention certifications; or obtain during a company offered training course.


• Ability to provide a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment for children.


• Detail-oriented with good communication, problem solving and organizational skills.


• Ability to develop a team approach with staff, volunteers and community partners.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; enthusiastic, warm and approachable.


• Experience working with culturally and economically diverse populations.


• Demonstrateed good judgement when making decisions. Able to make collaborative decisions for the good of the YWCA.