Child Care Teacher (under 29 hours/week)

Kettle Moraine YMCA; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Y Membership

Program Discounts: Child Care, School

Day Camp discounts

Job summary

The Kettle Moraine YMCA is hiring a Child Care Teacher for the Early Learning Center in West Bend, WI. This part-time role (under 29 hours/week) supports daily activities and delivers quality early childhood education under the supervision of the Childcare Director.

Responsibilities include following licensing rules, assisting with the curriculum, maintaining safety, and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 years.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Educational qualifications in compliance with DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
• Must pass fingerprint check.
• Health Physical and TB test within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.

Responsibilities

• Follows the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules and YMCA policies.
• Assists teachers in carrying out the daily curriculum.
• Reports concerns to the staff member in charge.
• Maintains a safe, orderly environment and performs housekeeping duties.
• Assists in meal/snack preparation.
• Interacts with children at their cognitive level and provides supervision for a safe environment.

Skills

Child interaction

Safety supervision

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency

DCF licensing compliance

Job description

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Child Care Teacher (under 29 hours/week)

Part Time West Bend, WI, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1480

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

Status: under 29 hours/week

Location: Early Learning Center (1111 West Washington St. West Bend WI 53095), Discovery Center (1113 West Washington St. West Bend WI 53095), Trinity Lutheran (140 N 7th Ave, West Bend WI 53095)

Wage:$17-20/hour

Benefit Package Including : Free Y Membership; Program Discounts including Child Care, School Age Care, and Day Camp

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Childcare Director, the Teacher or Assistant Teacher is responsible for implementing the daily activities in the Early Childhood Education programs for the Kettle Moraine YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follows the DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers, the YMCA Child Care Policies and the Orientation packet.

2. Assists teachers in carrying out the daily curriculum.

3. Reports any concerns to the staff member in charge.

4. Maintains a safe, orderly environment, which includes housekeeping duties.

5. Assists in meal/snack preparation.

6. Interacts with children at their cognitive level and provides supervision for a safe environment.

7. Before talking to parents about any problems, consults with a staff person in charge for proper delivery to parents.

8. Builds and maintains effective, positive relationships with the members, participants, volunteers, other staff, and the communities we serve.

9. Acts as a positive role model using the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

10. Adhere to the Code of Conduct and policies within the Child Abuse Prevention handbook.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18 years old; unless approved course has been taken and passed.
• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• Educational qualifications in compliance with DCF Wisconsin Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Current CPR/AED certification preferred; required within 30 days of hire.
• Must complete and pass fingerprint check.
• Must complete a Health Physical and TB test within 30 days of hire.
• The ability to appropriately interact with children at their cognitive level.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. The ability to lift 40 lbs.

2. The ability to interact with children at their cognitive level.

3. The ability to participate in physical activities with the children.

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