Childcare Floater

Penfield Childrens Center; Milwaukee (WI); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid holidays

403b retirement plan

PTO

Zusammenfassung

Penfield Children’s Center is hiring a Childcare Floater in Milwaukee to support Early Head Start and Head Start classrooms. The role involves collaborating with teachers to implement curricula and ensure safety, development, and inclusivity for children of all abilities.

You will work with families, maintain records, and participate in a dynamic team focused on high-quality early childhood education. A passion for helping diverse communities and adherence to licensing standards are essential.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Birth to Five or CDA/credential preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assist teachers in complying with Head Start, WI DCF licensing, and accreditation.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized classroom environments.
• Supervise children and support social-emotional development.
• Communicate with families about child progress while maintaining confidentiality.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a positive learning environment.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements for safeguarding children.

Kenntnisse

Relationship-building

Organization

Time management

Tech literacy

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

CDA/Infant-Toddler/Preschool Credential

First Aid/CPR certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Penfield Childrens Center - Milwaukee, WI, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.00 - $22.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, Childcare Floater

Department: Early Childhood Education

Reporting Manager: Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Compensation Range: $18 - $22

Bonus/Commission Eligible: No

Position Summary

The Childcare Floater will work collaboratively with Early Head Start Teachers and Head Start Teachers to ensure the successful operation of a classroom of children. The Childcare Floater also works with family members to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities. The Childcare Floater will ultimately be evaluated on a combination of skills, dispositions, and behaviors, some of which are related to the specific service area of this position and others that represent general expectations of all Penfield Children’s Center employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in ensuring full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, WI DCF licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Uphold classroom policies, procedures, and health/safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including refreshing learning centers and ensuring materials are sanitized and in good repair.
• Supervise and monitor assigned children to ensure safety and support social-emotional development.
• Maintain family confidentiality while ensuring parents receive timely, accurate information about their child’s progress.
• Collaborate respectfully with co-teachers, center staff, and families to support a positive learning environment.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing classroom assignments and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Child Care Foundational Trainings: Introduction to the Child Care Profession, Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher, and Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care.
• Prior experience with children aged 0-5 years

Preferred Education and Experience

• Birth to Five, Infant/Toddler, or PreSchool Child Development Associate (CDA) OR Infant/Toddler or PreSchool Credential
• A valid driver’s license
• First Aid/CPR certification

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The ability to build positive, cooperative relationships with children, families, teammates, and community partners.
• Solid organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance documentation, communication, and classroom responsibilities.
• Basic comfort with technology, including email, internet use, data entry, and navigating databases.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• Experience supporting diverse families and communities
• Familiarity with Head Start standards or WI DCF licensing

Physical Requirements

• Must meet all required health and safety clearances in accordance with Penfield Children’s Center policy, including an annual flu vaccine and tuberculosis test.
• Move freely throughout the classroom and center, including standing, walking, bending kneeling, and sitting on the floor with children
• Lift, carry, and hold children weighing up to 40 pounds as needed to assist children physically during transitions, outdoor or indoor play, or safety situations.
• Safely push, pull, or maneuver classroom equipment, strollers, or materials up to 50 pounds
• Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times; including during active play, outdoor activities, and transitions.
• Support children with toileting, handwashing, meals, and hygiene as needed.
• Tolerate typical early childhood environmental conditions, including noise, frequent movement, and exposure to cleaning products used according to licensing and program standards

Benefits Package: Head Start Staff

• 128 PTO Hours (3 weeks + 1 Day)
  • Earned per pay period, usable early
  • +1 week after 3 years
  • +1 week after 4 years
• 33 Paid Holidays (2026)
  • New Year's Day, January 2nd, MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Day Before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving
  • Spring Break (1 Week)
  • Summer Break (2 Weeks)
  • Winter Break (December 23rd through New Year’s)
• 1 Employee Choice Holiday
• Immediate 403b Retirement Enrollment & Company Match After 1 Year (50% of employee contribution up to 3%)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (1st of month after 30 days)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account OR Health Reimbursement Arrangement (Based on Health Plan)
• Voluntary Insurance: Short Term & Long Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident
• Company Paid Life Insurance (2x annual salary)
• 2 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program